Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yellow moong, skinless, split, rinsed (1 cup = 250 ml)
• 1/2 cup short grained rice (rinse well until the water runs clear)
• 3 large potatoes quartered
• 2 medium carrots cut into large chunky pieces
• 1 large tomato cut into chunks
• 4 cups of hot water. Can add more to get that desired consistency.
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 cup onion, sliced (optional)
• 1 dry bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder (optional)
• 1.5 teaspoon salt or as per taste burning.

Tadka

• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or paste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala powder. Add it off heat to prevent it from
• Curry leaves

Optional

• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• Cilantro, to garnish