Masala Khichdi

Ingredients

Regular Short grained Rice – 1 cup

Moong Dal with skin – 1/3 cupCumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Red Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp

Chopped Onions – 2 tbsp

Chopped Tomatoes – 2 tbsp

Chopped Green chillies – 2-3 (optional)

Chopped Ginger – 2 tsp

Chopped Coriander leaves – 2 tsp

Water – 3 cup

Ghee – 2 tbsp (optional)

Salt to taste

Method

Wash rice and dal, soak them together in water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, when they crackle add onions. Saute onions till they become transparent. Add tomatoes, ginger and green chillies. Stir and add turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Cook till the tomatoes become soft. Add rice, dal , water, and salt and cook for 4 whistle. Put off the heat and allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Open the lid and mix well. If required add little water to get the desired consistency and cook again for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with pickle and curd.