From Bihar To Gujarat, 8 Khichdis From Different Indian States You Must Try

1. Bihari Khichdi

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2. Gujarati Khichdi

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3. Pongal (Tamil Nadu)

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4. Khichuri (Bengal)

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5. Khichda (Hyderabad)

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6. Ven Pongal (South India)

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7. Dal Khichdi (Rajasthan)

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8. Sabudana Khichdi (Maharashtra)

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