Dal Khichdi

Ingredients 

• 1 cup kolam Rice
• 1/2 cup split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked for 30 minutes
• 2 tablespooons ghee + for drizzling 
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 large onion , finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato , finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 
• Fresh coriander sprig to garnish

Method

1. Heat ghee to the pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and when their colour changes, add asafoetida and mix.
2. Add garlic, ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add onion and saute till golden brown. Add tomato and salt, mix and sauté for 2 minutes. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder and Tata turmeric powder, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add cup rice and split green gram and mix well. Add 4 cups water, mix well adjust the salt. Cover the cooker and cook under pressure till 3-4 whistles are given out.
4. Open the cooker when the pressure reduces completely. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
5. Transfer the khichdi into a serving bowl, drizzle some ghee on top and garnish with a coriander sprig. Serve hot with pickle and papad.