Kichadi
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[[File:Indianfoodleaf.jpg|thumb|right|A [[sadhya]] meal served for [[Onam]]: Kichadi is the yellow serving, second from lower left]] |
[[File:Indianfoodleaf.jpg|thumb|right|A [[sadhya]] meal served for [[Onam]]: Kichadi is the yellow serving, second from lower left]] |
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'''Kichadi''' is |
'''''Kichadi''''' is a sour variant of ''[[pachadi]]'' used in some parts of Kerala.{{Cite web |title=PM Modi can't live without 'khichdi' and 'poha' |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/food/features/2019/05/01/om-modi-favourite-food-khichdi-and-poha-recipes.html |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=PM Modi can't live without 'khichdi' and 'poha' |language=en}}{{cite web |last=Poojari |first=Devi |title=Key Differences Between Kichadi and Pachadi |url=https://www.slurrp.com/article/kichadi-vs-pachadi-key-differences-between-the-kerala-style-yoghurt-side-dishes-1712589063594 |date=8 April 2024}} A sour dish made of [[curd]], ground [[cumin| cumin paste]] and either [[cucumber]], ash [[gourd]] or white gourd, with sautéed [[mustard seed| mustard seeds]] and [[curry leaves]] as garnish. Kichadi is often served as part of the [[Sadhya]].{{Cite news |date=9 September 2019 |title=Here's looking at the delicious Onam Sadhya |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/heres-looking-at-the-delicious-onam-sadhya/articleshow/71047268.cms |access-date=13 March 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]]}} It is somewhat similar to the [[raita]] served in North India, with the difference being the seasoning with mustard and curry leaves.{{cite web |last=Rohatgi |first=Gauri |title=How To Make South-Indian-Style Tomato Raita |url=https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/how-to-make-south-indian-style-tomato-raita-3224331 |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=[[NDTV|NDTV Food]] |language=en}} |
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Kichadi forms a part of the Keralite feast known as [[Sadhya]] and is popular during the festivals of [[Onam]] and [[Vishu]]. |
Kichadi forms a part of the Keralite feast known as [[Sadhya]] and is popular during the festivals of [[Onam]] and [[Vishu]]. |
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