Masala Khichri

By: Kusum

Special Notes:
[Notes]

Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup moong daal (split or green)
2 inches ginger (grated)
2 inches coconut (grated)
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp dhaniya (coriander) powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp ghee
2-1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hing
1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions:
Pick and clean rice and dal.
Grind ginger, coconut, jeera, garam masala, dhania powder.
Heat heavy bottom pan with oil.
Add hing and mustard seeds.
When they crackle add the ground masala and fry it for a min.
Add the rice and dal followed by the water, sugar, and salt.
Cover the pan.
When it starts to boil, lower the head and let it cook for 20 min.
Leave it covered for another 10 min. before serving.
Add ghee or butter before eating.
NOTE - you can use pressure cooker also, cooking for 5 min at medium pressure.

Tips:
Use heavy bottom pan
30 minutes to prepare
Serves 4