Moong Dal Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal, rinsed
• 1/2 cup rice, rinsed
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 3 cups water
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander to garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the dal and rice together until the water runs clear; soak for 15–20 minutes if you have time.

2. 2

   Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and hing; let the seeds splutter.

3. 3

   Add the tomato and turmeric; sauté for 2 minutes until soft.

4. 4

   Add the drained dal-rice mix, water and salt. Stir once.

5. 5

   Pressure cook for 3–4 whistles (or 12 minutes in an electric cooker). Let the pressure release naturally.

6. 6

   Stir to a soft, porridge-like consistency, adding hot water if needed. Garnish with coriander and serve warm.