Khichadi

Ingredients :-

Basmati rice - 2 Cups

Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) - 1 Cup

Onion - 1 chopped

Water - 4 Cups

Cumin Seeds - 1 Teaspoon

Bay Leaves (Tej pata) - About 4-5

Green Peas - 1/2 cup

Cloves - 3-4

Green Chillies - 4

Mustard Oil - 1 Tablespoon

Salt - to taste

Turmeric Powder - 3 Tablespoons

Dried Red Chillies - 4

Method :-

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, let it splutter. Add bay leaves & cloves. Let it splutter for 2 mins. Add dried red chillies, chopped green chillies, onion, fold in rice & lentils. Add green peas, slightly boiled. Sprinkle salt & turmeric powder, add water. Close the lid of the cooker or pan & let it simmer for around 15-20 mins or until 2 whistles from the cooker. Let the steam settle. Serve hot.