Featured: Khichri
When the heart is involved, what may seem like the most insignificant gesture may grow to be a time honored tradition lasting centuries.
Mai Ji's longing to serve the guru manifested in a "handi" or clay kettle, of Khichri (khichdi). An elderly woman of meager means, she sacrificed, scrimped, and saved, until she stockpiled enough rice and lentils to feed her Khichri to Prince Gobind Rai, his family, and their entire entourage. Her effort to serve Khichri to the sangat for the remainder of her life, ultimately manifested in the historic community kitchen langar of Gurdwara Handi Sahib of Danapur, Bihar, which continues her tradition today.
Photo © [S Khalsa]
Khichri combines rice, lentils, and vegetables, to make a delicious, and nutritious, meal in one pot.
Community Kitchen Khichri Recipe
Gurdwara Handi Sahib, Mai Ji's Khichri and Prince Gobind Rai
Langar Cooking Terms & Sikhism Food Glossary
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looks very healthy.
Healthy, nutritious and holy!
Thank you!
that does look like a nutritious diet. Bon appetit.
Have you ever wondered why most people hate to cook for themselves alone? I think we instinctively think of meals as something to be shared, and meal preparation becomes less onerous when there is the intent to share with others. (The recipe sounds delicious.)
Fascinating history! And now I’m hungry for lunch …
What a history. We might try the recipe.
I dreamt of noodles last night.
What a great tradition, and good for you as well.
I was not aware of this traditional. Such dedication and self-sacrifice!