Garam Masala Tuesdays: Khichdi
 
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Recipe type: main, entree, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 1-2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter (use oil if you want to make it vegan)
  • 1½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ cup rice
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 cup yellow moong dal/split green beans (check this post- http://wp.me/p2yoo4-1vO in case you are confused as to how it should look like)
  • about 4.5 cups water (use less in case you prefer a little drier khichdi)
  • salt, to taste ( I add about 2-3 tsp of salt)
  • a pinch asofaetida
Instructions
  1. Wash the rice and lentils well. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pressure cooker, heat some ghee. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and asofaetida. The cumin seeds should sizzle.
  3. Once the ghee is fragrant (you will be able to smell the cumin), add the drained rice and lentil. Fry it for a minute or two.
  4. Add in the turmeric, and mix for a few seconds.
  5. Add in the water and salt. Put the lid on let cook for two whistles on medium high. Once the second whistle blows, switch off the gas and let the pressure drop before removing the lid.
  6. Serve with khichdi's four friends- ghee, curd, pickle and papad.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2012/08/07/garam-masala-tuesdays-khichdi/