Written by Simrat Kathuria On a night known for big meals, feasting, lavish alcohol and indulgence, there was still something quietly surprising that took place this New Year’s Eve: Khichdi was one among the most ordered comfort foods on food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy. Khichdi equals emotional safety. It is a very much a familiar spot, easy to get rid of by the body, and is very closely associated with care, that is, the type of food we take when we are sick, tired or just need some comforting. A year characterised by fatigue, digital overloading and mental exhaustion has unconsciously led people to prefer grounding and not stimulating foods. Today, comfort less comes from excess but rather from reassurance. In terms of nutrition, khichdi is almost perfectly balanced. Rice and lentils together give a complete protein profile, slowly releasing carbohydrates and essential micronutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. The mixing of ghee, cumin, ginger, turmeric and asafoetida not only facilitates the process of digestion but also makes it more so by …