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3.6 KHICHADI

INGREDIENTS

1 cupBasmati Rice
½ cupMoong dal
2 tbspGhee
1 tspCumin seeds
1 pinchAsafetida
¼ cupFrench beans, chopped
¼ cupCauliflower, cut into florets
¼ cupCarrots, chopped
¼ cupPeas
½ tspTurmeric powder
4 cupsWater, boiling hot
  • 1) Wash rice and dal together, and then drain water.
  • 2) Heat ghee and fry cumin and asafetida.
  • 3) When cumin seeds splutter, add French beans, cauliflower, carrots and peas. Fry for 2 minutes.
  • 4) Add rice and turmeric and continue to stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • 5) Add boiling water and salt.
  • 6) Cover and cook on low heat until done.
  • 7) Serve with 1 tsp ghee.