Khichri Akbar Recipe

Khichri was available 24 hours a day at the royal kitchen of Akbar

The oldest documented recipe can be found at Khichri Recipe (Ain-I-Akbar). The original Ain-I-Akbar is a list of ingredients given in old Indian measurement system with no details about the cooking process. I will interpret this with same ingredients and adjusted amounts. The method is formulated to conform with typical Indian cooking.

India Akbar weight and measure system

Food Weights and Measures

Moong Dal and Rice Khichri Recipe

Ingredients

Number	Item	Original	Converted	Interpreted	Notes
1.	Rice	5 S	25 Cups	2½ cups
2.	Moong Dal (Skinless split)	5 s	25 cups	2½ cup
3	Ghee	5 s	22½ Cups	2 cup	Changed
4	Salt	1/3 s	52 teaspoon	2 teaspoon	changed
5	Water	N/A	N/A	12 Cups

Method

1. Wash rinse and presoak Rice and Moon Dal in plenty of water for 2 to 4 hours. Drain.

2. Combine all ingredients in a pot.

3. Bring it to a boil. Turn down heat. Cook covered on low heat for about 20 minutes or till done.

Khichri Akbar Recipe

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