Masala Khichdi(Spiced Lentils and Rice)

U need-
Rice 1 cup
Orange Lentils(skinned and split) Masoor  dal 1/2 cup
Whole Brown Lentils-Sabut Massor 1/2 cup
Onion (large) 2 no.chopped/Tomato-1 small chopped
Potatoes (medium) 1 no.peeled and cut into small chunks..optional
Green peas-handful
dess.Coconut -2 tblsp (optional)
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp./Red chili powder 1/2 tsp./Asafoetida-Hing-pinch/Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp..
Garlic 6 -7cloves grated /Ginger 1 piece.finely grated/Green chilies 2-3 nos chopped/juice of 1/2 lemon
few strigs of Cilantro Finely Chopped/ Kasuri methi-2 tblsp/ Mint-7-8 leaves chopped/ Curry leaves-4-5 finely chopped
Ghee/Oil 1 tblsp each
Salt To taste
Water -as required-approx 31/2 cup


Note-1)Final result this dish wil b a  little mushy ..taste good tht way with a dollop of ghee...
2)Tastes more flavorful with fresh methi leaves...when using fresh increase the quantity to 1/4 to 1/2cup packed  and add after u add spices..and saute for 2-3 mins.
Method-
1. Wash and soak the dal and rice for 1/2 hr chop onion and green chilies finely.
2. finely chop coriander leaves,mint leaves,curry leaves and  ginger and garlic.
3. Peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes.
4. Heat  1 tablespoon ghee-1 tablespoon oil,Add hing,cumin seeds.add chopped curry leaves and add coconut.fry til light brown.add chopped onions.
5. When the onions are light brown add the minced garlic, ginger and green chilies.saute for 30sec.add tomato and fry til soft.
6. Then add the spices(turmeric/red chilly ).add potatoes and chopped cilantro and mint.
7. Fry for a while, put in the rice and dal and fry both nicely.add peas.saute.mash it a little.
8. Pour in warm water till it is about 2 inches above the level of the rice. If the water dries up, more warm water can  be added.
9.Add kasuri methi,garam masala.lemon juice and salt.
10.When the water starts bubbling, lower the heat and simmer till rice and dal are cooked til soft n little mushy.
11.Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and tsp Ghee before serving.


SANYUKTA GOUR(BAYES) http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/


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