THE DESi KHiCHDi

    INGREDIENTs :

·             1 Cup rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)

·             1 Cup masor dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)

·             1 tbsp Chana dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)

·             1 Bay leaf

·             3 Green cardamoms

·             1 " Stick cinnamon

·              3 Cloves

·              1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

·              10-12 Tiny onions, peeled

·              10-12 Baby potatoes, washed clean

·              1/2 Cup peas, shelled

·              1 Carrot, diced

·               1 tsp Ginger, grated

·               1 tsp Garlic, grated

·                3-4 Green chilies, finely chopped

·               1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

·               1/2 tsp Garam masala powder

·                Salt to taste

·                 water-5 Cups

·                 4 tbsp Ghee

·                 Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish

·                 Curd and chutney, to serve

 HOW TO MAKE KHiCHDi :

·          Drain dals and rice in a colander and keep aside.

·          Semi crush spices (cardamom, cinnamon and cloves).

·          Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a large heavy skillet.

·          Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and crushed spices.

·          Add ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir-fry for a moment.

·          Add onions and potatoes (with skin). Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

·          Add carrot, peas, turmeric, garam masala and salt.

·          Add dals and rice. Gently stir-fry for 1 minute.

·          Add water.

·          Stir, bring to a boil, cover and simmer till done.

·          When done, pour remaining ghee and sprinkle coriander leaves.

·          Serve piping hot, with curd and chutney.

       CHeeRS....!

        ENJOY KHICHDI....

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