DAL KHICHDI RECIPE

    If you are searching for a comforting one pot meal then this is a perfect recipe which can be made in a jiffy. I learnt this recipe from my neighbor from whom i learnt the recipe of Kachori . I always follow this method for making this dal kichidi.

INGREDIENTS

BASMATI RICE	1/2 CUP
GREEN MOONG DAL(SPLIT)	1/2 CUP
VEGETABLES	1/2 CUP
RED CHILLI POWDER	1/2 TSP
CORIANDER POWDER	1/2 TSP
CUMIN SEEDS	1/4 TSP
OIL/GHEE	1 TSP
ONION	1 NO
GARAM MASALA	A PINCH(OPTIONAL)
SALT	AS NEEDED

METHOD:

• Wash and soak the rice and dal in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes.
• In a pressure cooker add oil/ghee and throw in the cumin seeds.

• Now add the onions and saute till it becomes translucent.
• Add the veggies( i added carrots, beans , cauliflower and green peas)
• Saute for 2 minutes and add the red chili powder, coriander powder and salt.

• Add the soaked rice and dal along with the water.
• Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

• Serve hot with plain curd or onion raitha and papad.

Note:

1. Raw rice or sona masoori rice can be used instead of basmati rice.
2. Pepper powder can be added instead of red chili powder.