Easy Egg and Rice Porridge (Khichdi Style)
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A soft khichdi-style rice porridge with whisked egg — warm, mild and very easy to digest, a classic comfort meal for older family members.
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup rice, washed
- 1/4 cup moong daal, washed
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ghee or butter
- A pinch of cumin seeds
Method
- Combine the rice, moong daal, water, salt, turmeric and cumin in a pan.
- Cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the rice and daal are completely soft, stirring occasionally.
- Beat the egg and drizzle it into the porridge while stirring gently.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until the egg is fully set.
- Stir in the ghee and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)240 kcal
Protein (estimate)10 g
Fat (estimate)7 g
Carbs (estimate)32 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Add a little extra water if the porridge thickens too much — it should be soft and spoonable. Food safety: cook the egg until fully set. Allergens: contains egg and milk (ghee). Substitute: use masoor daal instead of moong daal, or skip the ghee for a lighter version. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.