Khichadi

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal
• 2 cups rice
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. cardamom seeds
• 4 cloves
• 1-inch piece cinnamon stick brok­en into bits
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1 small onion, cut into thin rings.

Method:

Wash and soak the dal and rice separately in water for a few hours and then drain out the water. Heat 4 tblsps, ghee and add all the whole spices.

When they smell, put in the onion and ginger and fry to a light golden colour, add the dal and fry for 5minutes, put in the rice, turmeric and salt and fry again for 5 minutes.

Put in enough water to stand one inch above the level of the rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook till the rice is done. Remove from fire and set aside.

Fry the onion rings till golden, spread over rice and serve hot.

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