Khichri

Ingredients

• 225ml Moong Dal (washed)
• 225ml Rice
• 625ml Water
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2 pods Garlic (chopped)
• 15mm piece Cinnamon
• 2 Cloves
• 2 Cardomons (large)
• ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 tablespoons Ghee or Butter
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat ghee or butter and add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves and cardomons.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic and fry these until light brown in colour.
3. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
4. Bring to the boil and cook in a covered pan on a low heat until all the water is absorbed and rice grains are well cooked.
5. Serve it hot with yoghurt.