Ingredients

• 1/4 cup - Moong dal
• 1/4 cup - Toor dal
• Salt
• 1/4 tsp - Turmeric powder
• a pinch - Asafetida
• 3/4th cup - Rice
• 1 tsp - Coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1 tbsp - Oil
• 1/2 tsp - Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - Cumin
• 1 pod - Garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup - Onion (thinly sliced)
• 4 -5 - Curry leaves
• 2 - Red chilli
• 4 - Cashew nuts

How to Make Dal Khichdi

• Boil rice and set it aside.
• Pressure cook both the dals with turmeric and enough water until well done.
• For seasoning/ tempering, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, onion, curry leaves, red chilli and cashew nuts and saute until the onions turn crisp and golden brown.
• Add salt, asafoetida and cooked dals to the rice.
• The mixture might be very thick.
• Therefore, add some water and bring to a desired consistency.
• Add the tempered ingredients to the mixture and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Recipe Courtesy: Indian Vegetarian Kitchen