Sabut Moong Dal Khichdi

Ingredients

• 🫙Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
  
• 🧂Saltto taste
  
• 🧅Onion1, finely chopped
  
• 🍅Tomato1, chopped
  
• 🌶️Green Chili2
  
• 🌶️Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  
• 🧈Ghee3 tbsp
  
• 🌶️Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  
• 🍚Rice2 cups
  
• 🫙Asafoetidaa pinch
  
• 🌾Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed
  

Optional extras

• 🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the rice and yellow moong dal, rinse twice, and keep them ready in a bowl.

2. 2

   Melt the ghee, add cumin and a bay leaf, and let the kitchen smell like comfort.

3. 3

   Fry the onion till golden, add ginger garlic paste, tomato and the ground spices; cook till jammy.

4. 4

   Tumble in the rice and yellow moong dal, coat in the masala, add water (1:4) and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Let the cooker release naturally, beat the khichdi with a ladle till creamy, and serve swimming in extra ghee.