Hyderabadi Khichdi with Masoor Dal

Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup Rice
• 1/2 Cup Masoor Dal
• 1 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 3 Spicy Green Chillies (Slit)
• 1 Handful Chopped Mint Leaves
• 6 Cloves
• 2" Piece of Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Shah Jeera
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil (Vegans can use oil)
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparing the Rice and Lentils ---

2. 2

   Mix the rice and masoor dal.

3. 3

   Wash and soak in 3 cups of water for 15 to 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain and set aside.

5. 5

   --- Making the Hyderabadi Khichdi ---

6. 6

   In a kadhai, over medium heat, melt the ghee.

7. 7

   Add the cloves, cinnamon and shah jeera.

8. 8

   Stir-fry till the aromas are released.

9. 9

   Add the onions and ginger garlic paste.

10. 10

    Stir-fry till the onions are translucent.

11. 11

    Add turmeric, slit green chillies and salt. Mix well.

12. 12

    Add mint leaves and mix well.

13. 13

    Add the soaked and drained rice and masoor dal.

14. 14

    Mix well.

15. 15

    Add 2 cups of water and salt.

16. 16

    Mix well.

17. 17

    Cover and cook till the rice and lentils are done.

18. 18

    With a gentle hand, mix the Hyderabadi Khichdi to separate the grains.

19. 19

    Serve hot with Til ka Khatta or Mirchi ka Salan.