Moong Daal Pulao, Sookhi Khichdi

Step 1

Wash daal and rice and soak in enough water for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat ghee or oil in a heavy bottom pan or in the pressure cooker.

Step 3

Add cumin seeds and let it start to crackle.

Step 4

Now add all the tempering ingredients-jeera,cloves,peppercorn,whole red chili,green chili, curry leaves and saute.

Step 5

Drain the water from the soaked rice and lentil and add in the pan.

Step 6

Add salt,turmeric ,ginger and saute for a minute on medium heat.

Step 7

Add 2 cups of water and cook till done  or pressure cook for a whistle.(if you are cooking in the pan then you may need to add some more water,depending on the quality of rice)

Step 8

Now add some chopped coriander and serve hot with a tsp of ghee on top.

Step 9

Serve hot with dahi, raita or kadhi and some fresh salad