Khichdi is one of the simplest and most comforting dishes in Indian cooking. Made with rice, dal, water, and a few everyday spices, it can be prepared for a light lunch, a filling dinner, or a meal when you want something easy to digest. But the taste and texture of khichdi depend largely on the type of dal you choose. Moong dal is the most commonly used dal for khichdi, especially yellow split moong dal.