My Bloating-Reset Khichdi That Actually Works

Served with light kadhi because you deserve soft, warm healing in a bowl

This is the meal I make when I feel puffy, inflamed, or like my gut is throwing passive-aggressive tantrums. It’s not fancy — just a humble, turmeric-yellow moong dal khichdi paired with a light kadhi that doesn’t overwhelm the stomach. No garlic. No heavy spices. Just real balance.

Moong Dal Khichdi

Recipe by Isha MemonDifficulty: Medium

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

320

kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)

• ½ cup white rice (or short-grain rice like sona masoori)

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 inch grated ginger

• ⅛ tsp hing (asafoetida)

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1–2 tbsp cold-pressed ghee

• Salt to taste

• 4 cups water (adjust for thickness)

• Optional: Curry leaves or ajwain (if your stomach tolerates)

Directions

• Rinse rice and moong dal thoroughly. Soak for 15–20 mins if you have time.
• In a pressure cooker or pot, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, hing, and grated ginger.
• Sauté lightly, then add turmeric, rice, and dal. Stir well.
• Add salt and water. Cook until soft and mushy.
• Pressure cooker: 3 whistles
• Pot: 30–40 mins on medium flame
• Garnish with coriander. Serve warm with a spoon of ghee on top.

Notes

• In case of extreme bloating, skip the veggies. Keep it plain with rice, moong dal, ginger, hing and cumin.
• Ghee is highly recommended for gut repair. If avoiding dairy, use a neutral, gut-friendly oil like cold-pressed sesame oil.
• White rice is easier to digest when you’re inflamed or bloated. You’re not losing anything — your gut needs simplicity right now.
• This version is sattvic and anti-inflammatory. Even if you’re used to spiced khichdi, stick to this version for reset days.
• This recipe is naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and free from processed oils. It fits well into most anti-inflammatory templates.
• Best as a lunch or early dinner. Avoid eating too late at night when your digestion slows down.

This khichdi isn’t just about digestion — it’s about softness. About giving your body something warm, familiar, and non-reactive when everything else feels a bit too much. The birista doesn’t cancel out the healing. It enhances it — emotionally, texturally, and in taste. It reminds you that nourishment doesn’t have to be boring to be kind.

On days when my gut feels inflamed or my mood is spiraling, I return to this plate. It’s grounding without heaviness, comforting without guilt, and satisfying without stimulation. This isn’t sad diet food. It’s smart comfort — designed to soothe you from the inside out, one spoonful at a time.