Khichdi emerged as a top comfort food order on New Year's Eve, surprising many given the typical indulgence associated with the holiday. Dieticians explain this preference by khichdi's nutritional completeness, offering balanced protein, slow-releasing carbohydrates, and essential micronutrients. Its association with care, familiarity, and ease of digestion makes it a grounding choice after a year of fatigue and overstimulation, acting as a 'digestive reset' that stabilizes blood sugar and reduces discomfort.