A dish of rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, popular in British cuisine. Originally an Indian rice dish that was adapted by British colonials.
From Hindi खिचड़ी (khichṛī), a simple dish of rice and lentils. British colonials adapted this basic Indian comfort food by adding fish and eggs, creating the anglicized version. The word entered English in the 17th century and became a popular breakfast dish in Victorian Britain.
Kedgeree started as khichdi - a simple, humble rice and lentil dish that sick people ate in India! British colonials transformed this invalid food into a luxurious breakfast dish with expensive ingredients like smoked fish and eggs, completely changing its social status.
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