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Khichdi say Khichda tak ..... In last few days after central government’s announcement of #Khichdiday there has been joy and cynicism with equal measure. For right wing- brownie points earned, for left wing - question of cultural clash and for us Foodies- time to celebrate one more dish On a positive note there are few dishes which unite us, make all of us feel privileged and align us to the Right of Food, without discrimination of cast , creed, cost and status. Khichdi, Khichuri or the delicious meat laden Khichda are part of this unification … Khichdi is extremely comforting, be it reeling under weather, bad day at work or just lazing around, Khichdi is a dish for every reason and every season… I don’t know if I have over romanticized it but that’s what I have been reading in last few days of its declaration. I am not sure what went in declaring 4th Nov as a #Khichdiday during World Food India when we have Makar Sankranti as a day of making Khichdi in many parts of the country and we could have made it official day. But nevertheless as many say, good days don’t need reasons so I will stick to it and will not be a party spoiler. But before we begin the celebrations, which I assume have started with biggest Chefs in the country cooking 800 KG’s of Khichdi, probably is a great PR peg and lends itself for a mention in Guinness books of world record. And when you have tax payers money to do it, why not, but on happy side I think many poors in Delhi today will get one meal free- Khichdi indeed. But on a historical note strangely lot of Hindu’s want to believe that khichdi is an absolute Indian dish, but like many myths grappling Indian Culinary heritage Khichdi is also a by product of Mughal invasion … There has been no reference of Khichdi in Vedas/ Purans but find mentions in ain-e-akbari . Later documents talks about many Nawabs and Mughal rulers various versions of Khichdi . On a more satirical note the intelligent navratan of Akbar’s darbar Birbal, made Khichdi more popular then any one else from his legendary folktale of “Birbal Ki Khichdi” As the documents suggest during the Mughal rule, khichdi was made in 7 variations with rich ingredients like dry fruits, nuts, strong spices and giving the homely dish a royal status with its aromatic flavours. While Emperor Akbar liked his khichdi with saffron and dry fruits, Jahangir used to have a spicy version which had pistachios and raisins in them. In 17th century Nawab of Rampur probably had most exotic Khichda, as legend goes his khichda had rice and lentil kernels carved out of almonds and pistachios. Even Nawab had to inform the rakabdar at least two days in advance and he had to do with one portion. Closed to 19th century, khichdi gained immense popularity at homes, even British took fancy and created their version of Kedgeree. Today every region has their own take on making khichdi. Irrespective of where and how the dish is made, it is a staple throughout India. In Gujarat, it is eaten with kadhi. In Bihar, garam masala is added and is served with a huge dollop of ghee on it, and is also enjoyed with mango chutney, baingan ka chokha and tilori. The Nizams of Hyderabad have their own take on khichdi where they make Kheeme Ki Khichdi or Khichdi, Kheema, Khatta which is made using rice, lentils, spices and minced meat, served with a soupy and sour Khatta. Khichda is very popular accross Mulsim communities in the country. Southern India also has various forms of Khichdi, my favourite being the savoury Pongal. I am not sure if the connoisseurs will agree but Bissi Bhel Bhat can add the zinc of flavours and gooeyness of Khichdi In the east, Bengal has its very special Niramish Khichuri made of fragrant gobindbhog rice, sona moong dal and vegetables which is a must during Durga Puja. Even the Valachi Khichdi of Maharashtra in the west that is cooked with field beans, groundnuts and grated coconuts is slowly gaining popularity. Indeed it is a dish to celebrate but its also important to understand and reason Khichdi's sudden rise in popularity at Centre level and politics around it hoping Khichdi dosen't turn into One Country, one dish, one flavor propaganda but is also able to maintain satirical essence of Birbal's khichdi. For now cook a hot pot of Khichdi and welcome winters. Happy Khichdi Day!

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