Khichari-1
Ingredients
•Yellow split moong dal……………….1/3 C
•Rice…………………………………………¾ C
•Ghee……………………………………….2Tbsp
•Nigella seeds(kalonji seeds)………..1 Tbsp
•Cumin seeds……………………………..1 Tsp
•Asafetida powder……………………..¼ Tsp
•Minced ginger………………………….2 Tbsp
•Green chili………………………………..1
•Cabbage chopped……………………..½ C
•Bell pepper chopped in cubes……..1/3 C
•Carrot shredded……………………….¼ C
•Potatoes cut in cubes to 1.5cm…….¼ C
•Turmeric powder……………………….½ Tsp
•Salt………………………………………….1Tsp
•Water………………………………………5-6 C
•Chopped spinach……………………….½ C
Preparation
1.Wash and drain the rice and dal.
2.Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan; add nigella seeds, cumin seeds, when it darkens a little, add asafetida, ginger and chili. Saute them for 30 seconds.
3.Stir fry the cabbage and all the other vegetables while adding turmeric to it. Add the rice, dal, salt and water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover partially, stirring occasionally cook till the vegetables, rice and dal are soft.
4.Add spinach leaves and cook for 5 minutes. If the Khichari dries up,add some more warm water according to the consistency you need.
5.Serve hot with an extra dollop of ghee.
Serves
2-3
By Anand Lila Devi Dasi
