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News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Makar Sankranti is incomplete without Khichdi. But often we eat it considering it as ‘food of compulsion’. Believe me, if prepared properly, it is the best ‘comfort food’ in the world. This year, on Makar Sankranti of 2026, you must try these 4 types of Khichdi in your kitchen:
1. Vegetable Masala Khichdi (with vegetables)
At the time of Sankranti, a lot of fresh vegetables are available in the market. You can make it by roasting peas, cabbage, carrots and beans with plenty of ghee and whole spices (cloves, bay leaves). Not only does it look like pulao, but it also has no match in terms of nutrition. While eating it, do not forget the accompaniment of curd and pickle.
2. Marwari Millet Khichdi
If you want to escape the cold and want to eat something different, then Bajra Khichdi is the best. It is very much liked in Rajasthan. It is made by adding crushed millet and moong dal instead of rice. After cooking on low flame, its taste is no less than nectar. It is traditional to eat it with jaggery and ghee.
3. Spinach-lentil Hariyali Khichdi
This is a great option for health conscious people. Made with washed moong dal and finely chopped spinach, this khichdi is rich in vitamins and iron. The seasoning of garlic and dry red chilli on top gives it a new look.
4. Simple but aromatic khichdi of peeled moong dal
Shelled lentils traditionally have significance on Sankranti. If you don’t want to eat too heavy food, then make this simple khichdi with ginger and asafoetida tempering. The combination of papad and sesame laddu completes the Sankranti experience.
There is a very famous saying about Khichdi, “The four friends of Khichdi are curd, papad, ghee and pickle”. So this Sankranti, don’t just cook, rather enjoy this simple taste with your loved ones. Add some ghee and more love to Khichdi, your festival will automatically become special.
