Moong Dal Khichidi

1 cup sona masoori  rice, soaked for 30 minutes and washed

1 cup yellow split moong dal, soaked for 30 minutes and washed

2 tsp coconut oil

Heat oil in a pressure pan, add soaked, washed rice and dal, saute for 2 minutes, until the dal turns aromatic. 

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp salt

6 and 1/2 cups water

Add all the above to the pressure pan and cook for 5 whistles.

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 bay leaves

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, allow the cumin seeds to crackle.

1 cup onion, chopped

Add onion, sauté for 5 minutes in medium flame.

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 tsp garlic grated

Add ginger, garlic, sauté for a minute.

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp salt

Add tomatoes, all the spices, sauté till becomes mushy.

Add cooked rice and dal

2 cups water

Add water, mix well. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Serve with Kerala Style Beetroot Raita

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Source: hebbarskitchen