
The famous and widely-loved dish khichdi maysoon become the country's "national food", according to media reports.
Speaking to reporters, Harsimrat Kaur, minister food processing said khichdi is favourite amongst everyone, be it the rich or poor, calling it the "queen of all food".
The authorities may make an official announcement on November 4.
The government is planning to organize anevent wheresome of India's top chefs will gatherto cook a large pot of khichdi, around 800 kgs with the aim of making it to theGuinness World Recordfor the largest khichdi ever to be cooked.
Several people including Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra and Ram Subramaniantook to Twitter and expressed their opinions on thedecision.
The dish is cooked in many varieties across the country, during the Pongal festival in South India to West Bengal where it is called khichuri. In most north Indian restaurants dal khichdi is a famous dish.