#rice It’s a simple rice and two type of moong dal khichdi with aromatic tadka (tempering) of garlic and few other spices. The aromatic tempering of garlic, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves adds an amazing flavor to khichdi making it a perfect way to use the leftover plain khichdi. Vaghareli Khichdi (Vaghar is a Gujarati word for tempering in English and tadka in Hindi) is a very popular comfort food among people of Gujarat and is often known as Gujarati Khichdi. Follow this step-by-step photo recipe to learn how to make a plain khichdi even tastier if you are tired of eating your regular food and want to try something new that is easy to prepare, homemade and healthy.