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We have got you a perfect, healthy and tummy filling khichdi recipe "fada ni khichdi". Fada translates to broken wheat, lapsi, dalia or bulgar wheat. We have used the very nutritive and healthy dalia as the main ingredients which makes the fada ni khichdi super nutritive too.

Think comfort food, and broken wheat khichdi is one of the first option that comes to mind. Easy to make, a one pot dish dinner, and a one dish meal , the Gujarati style fada in khichdi is the epitome of convenience. Breakfast, brunch, supper or dinner, if you want a simple meal in a hurry, look no further than the humble dalia khichdi.

Khichdi is usually made with a combination of grains and dals, cooked till soft and mushy, just a little thicker than porridge. This makes it comforting to the palate and easy to digest too. Most commonly, khichdi is made of rice and moong dal.

The method to make fada ni khichdi is super quick and easy, it is as simple as any other khichdi recipe and can be easily cooked even by a learner. To make fada ni khichdi, combine the fada, yellow moong dal, turmeric powder, little salt and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the garlic paste, ginger paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the chilli powder and pav bhaji masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the cooked fada- moong dal mixture, 1½ cups of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well. Serve Gujarati style fada ni khichdi hot with curds.

Fada ni khichdi made with broken wheat and yellow moong dal simmered with vegetables and spices, this dish is quite wholesome and does not even require any grand accompaniments. Just serve with plain or masala curd, to make a delectable meal. I prefer relishing this wholesome khichdi with Gujarati kadhi, it is a treat!!

Enjoy fada ni khichdi recipe | broken wheat khichdi with vegetables | Gujarati style fada in khichdi | healthy broken wheat khichdi | dalia khichdi | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

 

Fada Ni Khichdi ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Fada Ni Khichdi ( Gujarati Recipe)

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

25 Mins

Total Time

40 Mins

Makes

4 servings

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  1. To make fada ni khichdi, combine the fada, yellow moong dal, turmeric powder, little salt and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the garlic paste, ginger paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the chilli powder and pav bhaji masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  7. Add the cooked fada- moong dal mixture, 1½ cups of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well.
  9. Serve the fada ni khichdi hot with curds.

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What are Khichdis?

 

    1. What is Khichdi?   Think comfort food, and khichdi is the first option that comes to mind. Easy to make, a one pot dish dinner, and a one dish meal, the khichdi is the epitome of convenience. Breakfast, brunch, supper or dinner, if you want a simple meal in a hurry, look no further than the humble khichdi.    Khichdi is usually made with a combination of grains and dals, cooked till soft and mushy, just a little thicker than porridge. This makes it comforting to the palate and easy to digest too. Most commonly, khichdi is made of rice and moong dal. This Dal Khichdi is perhaps the homeliest meal that one can think of, the only food you can think of having after a bout of fever or a depressing day! 
    2. Khichdi can also be made with broken wheat, sooji, millets, barley, oats, and so on. Try the Fada ni Khichdi, Oats Khichdi, Buckwheat Khichdi or Barley Khichdi.    The simplest khichdi is flavoured with turmeric and jeera tempered in ghee. However, more spices and veggies too can be added to make more elaborate khichdis like the Handi Khichdi. By adding more vegetables, you can make the khichdi more balanced and just right to have as a complete breakfast on any day. Have a go at the Tarkari Khichdi, Bajra Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi, and Vegetable Bulgur Wheat Khichdi. 
    3. You can unleash your creativity and make khichdis with mind-boggling combinations of ingredients. You can even bring in international veggies, as in the Zucchini Bajra Khichdi, which brings zucchini and colourful bell pepper into the equation. Khichdis can be made quickly and conveniently in the microwave too, as in the Sprouted Moong Khichdi.    Khichdi is one Indian dish that surpasses all regional barriers. It is consumed all over the country, and by Indians all over the world. However, every region has its favourites and special signature khichdis. Have a go at the special Makai ni Khichdi from Gujarat, the Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi from Rajasthan and the Bengali Style Brown Rice Khichdi! 
    4. Khichdi is an anytime, anywhere dish. When you are in a good mood and want to make something that reminds you of mom’s cooking. When you are depressed and need a pick-me-up. When you are in a hurry but want to eat something nourishing. When you have abused your stomach at a party and want to comfort it the next day. When you are an amateur but want to make something that will warm your loved ones’ hearts. There is a khichdi for every occasion... pick what you want from our constantly growing vibrant collection. See our collection of khichdi recipes. 
Recipes using Fada

 

    1. Broken wheat or bulgur wheat also popularly known as fada, lapsi or dalia (daliya) is very healthy as compared to rice or any other grain. It is rich in iron, fibre, magnesium and many minerals. You can read more about the health benefits in this article of  Benefits of Dalia, Broken Wheat. You can easily substitute rice, rava with fada and make a wholesome bowls of khichdi, upma, salads etc. Like fada ni khichdi recipe | broken wheat khichdi with vegetables | Gujarati style fada in khichdi | healthy broken wheat khichdi | dalia khichdi | then here are some popular recipes using broken wheat :
How to make fada ni khichdi

 

    1. To prepare fada ni khichdi recipe | broken wheat khichdi with vegetables | Gujarati style fada in khichdi measure, pick and clean broken wheat and transfer to a deep bowl.
    2. Add the yellow moong dal
    3. Wash them very well.
    4. Drain it.
    5. Transfer it in a pressure cooker.
    6. Add turmeric powder.
    7. Little salt. As we will be adding more salt later.
    8. 3 cups of water.
    9. Mix it well.
    10. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles.
    11. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
    12. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds.
    13. Add the curry leaves.
    14. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
    15. Add the garlic paste. You can also add finely chopped garlic.
    16. Add the ginger paste. You can also add finely chopped ginger.
    17. Add the onions. Always chop them finely as it taste better.
    18. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    19. Add the tomatoes. Take nice red riped tomatoes.
    20. Add 1 tbsp of water.
    21. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring to occasionally. The tomatoes will become little soft.
    22. Add the chilli powder.
    23. Add the pav bhaji masala, you can buy it readymade or make it at home.
    24. Add little salt.
    25. Cook it for 1 minute on a medium flame.
    26. Add the cooked fada- moong dal mixture.
    27. Add 1½ cups of water.
    28. Mix it well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Stir it occasionally.
    29. Add the coriander.
    30. Add the lemon juice.
    31. Mix it well.
    32. Serve fada ni khichdi | broken wheat khichdi with vegetables | Gujarati style fada in khichdi | healthy broken wheat khichdi | dalia khichdi | hot with fresh curd, kadhi, papad, achaar or chaas and make a wholesome meal.
    33. Khichdi is a staple food in our country. Generally, it is made with a combination of rice and lentils. You can substitute/mix and match to form a myriad of khichdi recipes using various dals, grains, pulses etc. The health quotient can be improved with the addition of vegetables and use of healthy grains like jowar, bajra, wheat etc. Khichdi is commonly known as sick man’s food because of it’s simple yet strength giving effect. Lehsun ki chutney, freshly chopped onions, papad, pickles, curd and kadhi are some popular accompaniments served with a khichdi. Below are some other healthy khichdi recipes :
tips for fada ni khichdi

 

    1. Fada Ni Khichdi is high in Vitamin B1, C, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folic Acid.
      1. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells.  30% of RDA.
      2. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. 28% of RDA.
      3. Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 16% of RDA.
      4. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. 15% of RDA.
      5. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. 10% of RDA.
    2. Use coconut oil instead of processed oil to live a healthier life.
    3. Add the tomatoes. Take nice red riped tomatoes. 
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy208 cal
Protein4.6 g
Carbohydrates29.1 g
Fiber1.7 g
Fat8.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium7.4 mg

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Megha Das

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you so much for uploading this recipe. I have always loved and I used it.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Megha, we are delighted you loved the Fada Ni Khichdi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Foodie #663986

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very tasty and easy recipe. You can also add tomato to this. It gives a good flavour

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Parul

March 13, 2025, midnight

It turned out excellent.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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Purvi

March 13, 2025, midnight

This dish epitomizes health and taste. And it''s quick to make too.

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Yash

March 13, 2025, midnight

Excellent.Quick and energetic too. We liked it.Thanks

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Vanita

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Thank you so much. I like very much easy and quick receipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Vanita, we are delighted you loved the Fada Ni Khichdi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Sheetal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Thank you so much for a nutrious dish which i can make even at short notice.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Great to know that Sheetal that this dish worked out well for you. Do keep trying more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

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Kalpana tapkire

March 13, 2025, midnight

I just loved this khichadi. Easy to make, makes a wholesome meal for evenings and my family loved it because of its various vegetables

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Kalpana, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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Nirmala Gupta

March 13, 2025, midnight

Halki garam masala sugand aa rahi thi jab mein isse bana rahi thi. Yakeen tha ki sabhi ko pasand aayegi.

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Khushbu Shah

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Srujan Desai

March 13, 2025, midnight

The recipe is perfect, as is! And as it says, served 4, it really does. It is very very satisfying.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Srujan, we are delighted you loved the Fada Ni Khichdi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com

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arymal07

March 13, 2025, midnight

Last winter I passed by a group of Gujrati speaking ladies , one of whom was saying " Fada ni khichdi kari hathi. Bahu fine laagi.. " I'd never heard the name nor did I know what the main ingredient was . A general (superficial) google search later, I initially dismissed it as a fanciful name for the 'namkeen dalia ", I'd been making. Out of curiosity for Tarla aunty's version and of course having successfully attempted some of her recipes earlier, I checked the recipe on this website and noticed that the ingredients were considerably different although the method was probably simpler than what I was doing. What I was cooking was wholesome but the gujarati version as interpreted by Tarla aunty was exactly what you could call a complete one dish meal with the nutrients also intact. If I have the vegetables required, then this is what I cook on the spur. The best part is that I still haven't tasted it made by an authentic gujarati or even at a restaurant. All the same it tasted good each time I made it and my family agrees. Thank-you Tarla aunty!

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Foodie #621107

March 13, 2025, midnight

This dish is delicious! Make it all the time now and my daughter loves it too!

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Foodie#419833

March 13, 2025, midnight

very tasty recipe

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Bineeta panchal

March 13, 2025, midnight

The recipe sounds good, but it mentions ?vegetable fada ni Khichadi?. But in this recipe you have omitted to mention which vegetables. Did you mean peas and potatoes? What else?

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Khushbu Shah

March 13, 2025, midnight

Nice

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your kind words...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them...happy cooking !!

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