India, Sept. 25 -- Khichdi is a soul food in many parts of the country. It is often consumed when one is sick or wants to help give their gut a reset. However, did you know you could level up this staple food and make it rich in protein and fibre?

In many parts of India, white rice is consumed regularly in meals. It is a carb-rich food item. Therefore, to make it more nutrient-dense, people often consume it with a good dose of fibre and protein.

Highlighting a dish with which you could take rice and make it into a meal that can fulfil your protein and fibre consumption of the day, Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon and health educator, talked about how to make this khichdi and level it up. "If you love white rice, one serving of this is alm...