Simple Khichdi

 Ingredients

1 cup rice

1/2 cup moong dal

1 cup chopped carrots & peas

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 chopped onion

1 chopped chilli

1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

4 cup water

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

2 tbsp ghee

salt to taste

Method

Wash rice and dal together and pressure cook in 4 cups of water along with the chopped carrots & peas for 4-5 whistles. Let it cool

In a pan, heat ghee, add the cumin seeds and allow it it splutter

Now add the onions, ginger-garlic paste, chillies and saute till the onions turn slightly brown.

Add a pinch of salt, turmeric and red chilli powder and mix well

Mix in the cooked dal-rice and stir well

Serve hot with papads & pickle/raita