Khichadi, with vegetable oil

Khichadi is a cooked mung bean and rice dish, described here as a recipe made with vegetable oil. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 27g of carbohydrate, 5.2g of fat and 4.8g of protein. The salt content is 1.2g per 100g.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of tissues. Vegetable oil contributes to the fat content, and fat also provides energy. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. The amount of oil and salt used can vary between recipes, so these figures apply to the preparation described. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.