Khichdi with a Twist

Ingredients :

Moong dal- 50g (yellow lentils)

Masoor dal- 50g (red lentils)

Rice- 150g

Onion- 1 (thinly sliced)

Ginger- 1 tsp (finely chopped)

Garlic- 1tsp (finely chopped)

Carrots-100g diced

Green peas- 60g

Green chilli- 1/2tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4tsp

Kashmiri red chilli powder- 1tsp

Coriander powder- 1tsp

Mango pickle masala- 35g

Ghee- 2tbsp

Sugar- 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

For tempering:

Cumin seeds-1tsp

Fennel seeds-1tsp

Nigella (Kalonji)-1/2tsp

Method:

1. Wash and soak the dal/rice together for 30 mins. Pressure cook both with little bit turmeric powder, salt and 1/2tbsp ghee up to 2 whistles. Keep them aside.

2. Heat a wok and add rest of the ghee. Add all the masalas for tempering.

3. Add chopped ginger/garlic and green chillies. Fry till the raw smell is gone.

4. Add thinly sliced onions. Fry till golden brown. Add carrots and green peas. Add some salt. Fry for 3-5 mins. Add turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli, coriander powder. Mix it well. Cover and cook for 8-10 mins or till the carrots are tender.

5. Add some sugar to balance the taste

6. Add the pickle masala. Mix it well.

7. Add the boiled dal/rice. Mix mix...check the seasoning. Khichdi is ready. Serve hot with a dollop of ghee and green chilli. Spicy yet healthy khichdi. Everyday food with a twist.

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