Daal Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1 cup ‏Tur dal
• 1 cup ‏Rice
• 1 tbsp ‏Chopped garlic
• 1 tsp ‏Chopped ginger
• 2 nos ‏Bay leaf
• 1 no ‏Onion
• 2 tsp ‏Red chili powder
• 2 tsp ‏Turmeric
• 2 nos ‏Tomatoes
• 2 nos ‏Green chili
• 1/2 cup ‏Curry leaves
• 1/2 cup ‏Coriander
• 2 tsp ‏Cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp ‏Ghee
• As per taste ‏Salt

Directions

Preparation

1. Finely chop tomatoes.
2. Finely chop coriander.
3. Cut onion in to 4 parts.
4. Slit green chillies.
5. Wash dal and rice seperately and keep aside.

Method

1. In a pressure cooker add dal, red chili, green chili, onion, garlic 1/2 tsp, turmeric, water and salt.
2. Pressure cook dal for 3 whistles or till it is completely cooked.
3. Let the steam escape, open the lid add rice and water. Mix well, pressure cook for 2 whistles or till it is completely cooked.
4. For Tempering
   • In a pan add ghee and heat on low flame. Add bay leaf and cumin seeds, let it crackle. Add ginger and garlic, saute for few mins.
   • Add curry leaves, saute for few seconds. Add tomatoes, cover the pan and cook till tomatoes becomes soft.
5. Add the tempering and coriander leaves in khichdi. Mix well and serve hot.