NEW DELHI: Khichdi, a traditional Indian dish made of rice, lentils and spices, will be promoted as "Brand India Food" globally. The dish will be unveiled as an Indian "super food" at the global food show, World Food India, which is being organised by the ministry of food processing industries along with CII.In a bid to popularize Indian cuisine internationally, Great India Food Street shall attempt to create a world record of "Brand India Khichdi" at the event on November 4. Over 800 kg of khichdi will be cooked live in an attempt to create the record. A giant 'kadhai' (frying pan) 7 feet in diameter and with a capacity of 1,000 litres will be used for slow steam-cooking.Renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who has been roped in as brand ambassador of the Great India Food Street for the three-day event, will lead the show with the help of over 50 people.The khichdi prepared will be distributed to ambassadors and other dignitaries at the Conference. It shall also be distributed to the heads of foreign missions in India along with its recipe."Khichdi is the wonder staple food of India and is considered the healthiest prepared food in India. It is consumed across the length and breadth of the country by the rich and the poor alike and by all Indians regardless of caste, creed, colour, faith or religion," said Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Brand India Food Khichdi symbolizes India's great culture of unity in diversity at its best. Khichdi is a food that is prepared in all states of India alike and it unites India. And what better way to send out a message of unity to the world than the Brand India Khichdi from World Food India, a statement released by the food processing ministry said.Brand India Khichdi, its ingredients and recipe shall be popularized by Indian foreign missions throughout the world and the ministry of food processing industries shall ensure that it gets added to the 'a la carte' menu in restaurants and kitchens around the world.