Moong Dal Khichdi

Ingredients

• •¾ cup rice (basmati or short-grain)
• •½ cup split yellow moong dal
• •1 inch ginger, 1 green chilli
• •½ cup mixed veg (optional)
• •½ tsp cumin, pinch asafoetida, ¼ tsp turmeric
• •4 cups water, salt, 1 tsp ghee, coriander

Method

1. 1

   Rinse rice and dal together.

2. 2

   In a pressure cooker, heat ghee. Splutter cumin and asafoetida.

3. 3

   Add ginger, chilli (and vegetables if using). Sauté 1 min.

4. 4

   Add rice, dal, turmeric, salt and water. Mix well.

5. 5

   Pressure-cook 3 whistles. Open after pressure settles.

6. 6

   Mash lightly to a soft porridge consistency. Finish with coriander. Serve with curd.