Khichry / کھچڑی / Broken Basmati Rice / 1kg

Khichdi, a classic comfort dish made from a perfect blend of rice, lentils, and mild spices. Soft, nutritious, and easy to digest, Khichdi is a favorite for all ages, offering both taste and health in every spoonful.

Prepared with care, our Khichdi combines high-quality ingredients that provide protein, fiber, and essential nutrients for a balanced meal. Its subtly spiced flavor makes it perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it can be served with ghee, yogurt, or pickles for added richness.

Whether you are looking for a light, healthy meal or a traditional dish full of comfort, our Khichdi delivers natural taste, texture, and nutrition — making every bite satisfying and wholesome.

Appearance

You're looking at genuine broken basmati grains. The pieces are clean-edged where they broke during milling. No dust, no debris. The color is natural white with slight cream undertones. Each piece shows the characteristic basmati grain structure. You can see it's quality rice, just in smaller pieces. The bag contains a mix of sizes - some larger chunks, some smaller. This isn't a defect. It's exactly what makes it work.

Texture

Before cooking, the grains feel light and dry. The broken edges are smooth, not rough or chalky. During cooking, something magical happens. The increased surface area from broken edges releases starch faster. This creates a naturally creamy base. Meanwhile, the grain centers remain slightly firm. You get both creaminess and texture in one dish. This is why khichri made with broken rice has that signature consistency.

Flavor

The flavor is pure, authentic basmati. Breaking the grain doesn't diminish quality or taste. In fact, the broken surfaces release aroma compounds more readily during cooking. You get more immediate fragrance. The nutty, distinctive basmati taste comes through stronger. When you cook it with dal and spices, it absorbs and holds flavors better than whole grain rice.

Aroma

Open the bag and you'll smell genuine basmati fragrance. Not as subtle as aged basmati, but honest and clean. During cooking, the aroma fills your kitchen quickly. Broken grains release their fragrance faster because of increased surface area. This is basic food science. More surface means more aroma molecules escaping into the air. Your khichri will smell incredible before it's even done.

Versatility

Traditional khichri with moong dal is the obvious choice. But experienced cooks use broken rice for much more. Morning congee or rice porridge cooks in half the time. Rice pudding becomes naturally creamy without constant stirring. Soup bases thicken perfectly. Baby food preparation is easier - the soft texture is ideal. Elderly family members with chewing difficulties can enjoy it comfortably. Quick pulao for busy weeknights works perfectly. Even simple boiled rice for sick family members.

Precaution

Store this in an airtight container immediately after opening. Broken rice has more surface area exposed, so it picks up moisture faster than whole grain. Keep it absolutely dry. Any dampness and you'll have problems. I check my storage containers monthly in humid weather. If you see any mustiness or smell anything off, discard it without hesitation. Don't over-rinse before cooking. One gentle wash is plenty. You want to retain some of that surface starch.

FAQs

Q: Is broken rice just damaged or low-quality rice?

A: This is the biggest misconception I fight against. Broken rice is simply whole grain basmati that fractured during the milling process. The quality is identical. We're using the same grade of basmati. It broke because rice is fragile, not because it's inferior. In fact, some traditional recipes specifically require broken rice because whole grains won't create the right texture.

Q: How much should I wash broken rice?

A: One gentle rinse. Maybe two if it looks dusty. Don't wash it like you wash whole grain rice. Each wash removes surface starch. That starch is what makes your khichri creamy. Over-washing broken rice defeats half the purpose of using it. Just rinse enough to remove any dust from processing and packaging.