Moong Dal Khichdi

Ingredients needed    

   Basmati Rice -  1 cup
   Moong dal-Pasi paruppu - 1/4 cup
   Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
   Onion - 1 medium size
   Tomato -1
   Green chilli - 1
   Coriander leaves - handful
   Mint leaves - handful
   Oil - 2 tbsp
   Cloves - 2
   Cinnamon - 1 inch piece


Preperation :- 

Dry roast moong dal until it is slightly hot to touch. (do not brown it).

Soak rice + dal for 20 minutes. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.

Grind tomato, green chilli, coriander and mint leaves to a fine paste. Keep it aside.

Heat oil, add the ingredients mentioned under seasoning. Add chopped onions and saute till onions turn transparent.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes.

Then add the ground paste and cook for a few minutes. Add the drained rice, 2 cups of boiling water, salt required and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

After the pressure subsides, open it and fluff it with a fork. Serve piping hot with raita or tomato chutney or potato chips or the potato side dish.