Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Basmati or Sona Masuri rice
• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Salt to taste
• 2.5 cups water

Instructions

1. 1Wash rice and dal together. Soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
2. 2Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilli.
3. 3Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add turmeric powder.
4. 4Add the soaked rice and dal, sauté for a minute. Add water and salt.
5. 5Close the cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles. Let pressure release naturally.
6. 6Serve hot, optionally with a drizzle of ghee.