Masoor Dal/Red Lentil Khichdi

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Rice

1/2 cup Masoor dal(Red lentils)

1 medium size onion

1 chopped green chilly

1/2 cup green peas (Optional)

Chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)

2 small size tomatoes

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste (Optional)

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2-3 tablespoon oil

Salt to taste

½ teaspoon Coriander powder

Pinch of red chili powder

Pinch of turmeric

1 cups of water

Preparation Method

• Wash Rice and Masoor dal together and keep it aside for 10mins 
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker or pan with lid and add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies and chopped onion. Sauté until golden brown 
• Add green peas and sauté for 1min and add chopped tomatoes(or pureed) 
• Now add salt, turmeric powder, chili powder and mix well 
• Add washed rice and Masoor dal, mix again 
• Finely add water and close the lid. 
• Once cooked garnish with chopped coriander leaves 
• Serve with yogurt, Raita  or butter/ghee