Easy Vegetable Khichdi

Ingredients

1. Rice, 1 cup

2. Dal, 0.5 cup

3. Onion, 2 medium, finely chopped

4. Garlic, 3 cloves, minced

5. Tomato, 1 medium, finely chopped

6. Green Peas, 0.25 cup

7. Carrot, 0.25 cup, finely chopped

8. Capsicum, 0.25 cup, finely chopped

9. Green chillies, 2-3, finely chopped

10. Cumin, 1 tsp

11. Ghee or oil, 1 tsp

12. Salt, for taste

Method

1. Wash the rice and dal twice over. Drain and keep it aside.

2. In a pressure cooker, add ghee/oil. When hot, add cumin.

3. Add garlic, sauté it for a minute. Add green chillies and onions. Once onions turn translucent, add tomatoes.

4. Add the vegetables and mix well. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.

5. Stir the rice and dal into the cooker. Add 2-2.5 cups of water. Add salt.

6. Allow it cook for 1 whistle or 5 minutes.

7. Serve it hot with a side of pickle, raita and a green salad.