Jau ki khichdi (indian curried barley)

Ingredients

• Jau (Pearl Barley) - 1 cup (washed and soaked in warm water for 2 hours)
• Mixed Veggies - 1.5 cups
• Onion - 1.5 cups, sliced
• Green Chilies - 2 or 3, finely chopped, per your liking
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
• Butter - 3 tablespoons
• Water - 6 cups

Dry Masala Powders:

• Haldi (Turmeric Powder) - 1 teaspoon
• Lal Mirch (Red Chili) Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• MDH Kitchen King Masala - 3 teaspoons (if you do not have these, feel free to use a blend of cumin/coriander/garam masala per your liking)
• Salt - as per taste