Jain Dal Khichdi

Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup masoor dal
• 2 1/2 cups cooked Basmati rice 
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee + for drizzling
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 2 large tomatoes , chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander- cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
• Papad to serve
• Pickle to serve

Method

1. Take masooor dal in a large bowland wash it with water 2-3 times.
2. Put the dal into a pressure cooker with 2 cups water, cover with the lid and cook under pressure till 2-3 whistles are released. Let the pressure reduce completely.
3. Meanwhile, heat 1½ tbsps ghee in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry laves and tomatoes, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, coriander-cumin powder and salt, and mix well. Cover and cook till tomatoes are pulpy.
5. Add cooked dal and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cooked rice and mix well.
6. Add pav bhaji masala, remaining red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon and coriander leaves and mix well.
7. Add remaining ghee, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle a little ghee on top and garnish with coriander sprig. Serve hot with papad and pickle.