🌿 Vegetarian Mizoram Breakfast

Mizoram Mizo Rice Khichdi Sawhchiar Vegetarian Simple Daily

Rice and yellow lentils cooked together into a simple nourishing porridge with ginger and garlic — the vegetarian version of the beloved Mizo sawhchiar for households not eating pork.

Prep5 min
🍳Cook30 min
🕐Total35 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
Mizoram Mizo Rice Khichdi Sawhchiar Vegetarian Simple Daily
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Method

  1. 1

    Wash rice and moong dal together. No soaking needed.

  2. 2

    Combine in a pot with 4 cups water. Add crushed garlic, grated ginger, slit green chillies and turmeric.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low. Cook uncovered stirring every 5 to 6 minutes for 25 to 28 minutes until the rice and dal have completely broken down into a smooth, thick porridge.

  4. 4

    Add more water if it thickens too quickly.

  5. 5

    Add oil. Season with salt.

  6. 6

    The vegetarian sawhchiar should be smooth, pourable and deeply fragrant from ginger and garlic.

  7. 7

    Garnish with spring onion and coriander. Serve hot in bowls.

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