Gorakhnath Mandir Khichdi Prasad

गोरखनाथ खिचड़ी महाप्रसाद

Khichdi of rice and moong dal, cooked soft with vegetables and ghee, offered to Guru Gorakhnath at his temple. It is the centre of the temple’s Khichdi Mela: every Makar Sankranti, lakhs of devotees from UP, Bihar and Nepal offer khichdi here and eat it as prasad — a Nath tradition that is centuries old.

Main ingredients

• Rice
• Moong dal
• Seasonal vegetables
• Ghee

How it's served

Cooked soft and served hot as prasad at Gorakhnath Temple

Where to find it

Gorakhnath Temple, especially during the Makar Sankranti Khichdi Mela

Best time: Makar Sankranti and festival days