KHICHDI
Khichdi made with moong dal is very tasty and nutritious as well . I learnt this recipe from my mother in law. Usually served with Majjiga pulusu .
INGREDIENTS
Moong Dal - 1 cup
Basmathi Rice - 2 cups
Water - 4 cups
Curry leaves - 1/2 bunch
Vegetables - 2 cups
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
Garam masala powder - 2 tbsp
Cloves - 5 nos
Cashew nuts - 2 tbsp
Raisins - 2 tbsp
Redchillies - 5 nos
Greenchillies - 3 nos
Onions - 2 nos
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Bay leaves - 2 nos
Cinnamon sticks - 2 nos
Salt - 3 tbsp
PREPARATION
Cut vegetables and slice onions and green chillies length wise. Wash and soak rice for about half an hour before cooking .
Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaves , cloves , cinnamon sticks and ginger garlic paste and fry till they turn red .Then add onions and green chillies and red chillies and fry till golden brown .
Add moong dal and fry for 5 minutes . Then add vegetables and fry for 5 minutes. Then add rice and also add salt, garam masala , turmeric , cashews and raisins , curry leaves and mix well and fry for 5 minutes.
Add water and cook in a rice cooker for about 40 min. Once cooked , serve with majjiga pulusu .