Rice & Lentil Khichdi

Rice & Lentils flavored with a blend of spices!!!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15-20 mins (except soaking time)
Serves: 2

Ingredients

1. Basmati rice (Kohinoor - Platinum range) - 1 1/4 cups
2. Whole green moong dhal (soaked overnight) - 4 tbsp
3. Yellow split moong dhal (dry roasted) - 3 tbsp
4. Water - 2.25 cups
5. Onion (peeled & sliced) - 1 lagrge sized
6. Green chillies (vertically slit) -1
7. Ginger (crushed) - 1 inch piece
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Ghee - 1 tbsp
10. Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
11. Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
12. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
13. Black peppercorns - 1/2 tbsp
14. Curry leaves - 10 to 12
15. Cardamoms - 3
16. Cloves - 3
17. Cinnamon stick - 1 inch piece
18. Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tbsp
19. Salt - to taste

Method

1. Wash basmati rice well in water & soak for one hour.
2. Wash dry roasted yellow moong dhal well in water & soak for an hour.
3. Heat oil & ghee in a kadai / wok.
4. Add mustard, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, curry leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick and sauté.
5. Add finely chopped onion, ginger, green chilly and sauté until onions turn translucent.
6. Drain water from rice, dhal and add them to the sautéed onion and spices.
7. To this add turmeric powder, salt, water & mix well (add more water if required mushy and soft).
8. Transfer contents to a vessel & pressure cook for about 5 to 6 whistles in medium flame.
9. Don’t rush to open the pressure cooker right away.
10. Let it cool down for few minutes before releasing the pressure and then open the lid.
11. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot immediately with Carrot Raita.
13. Enjoy the wholesome meal!!!