Khichuri

Khichuri

Ingredients:

  1. Rice – 250 gms, washed separately, drained and half dried
  2. Roasted Mung Dal – 250 gms, washed separately, drained and half dried
  3. Cauliflower – 250 gms, broken into large flowerets
  4. Peas – 100 gms, shelled
  5. Potatoes – 200 gms, cut into quarters
  6. Small Onions – 100 gms, peeled and whole
  7. Green Chillies – 6, picked and slit
  8. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
  9. Cumin Powder – 2 tsp
  10. Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
  11. Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
  12. Sugar – 1/2 tsp
  13. Salt – 1 1/2 tsp
  14. Water – 6 cups
  15. Ghee – 150 gms
  16. Onions – 100 gms, peeled, halved and sliced finely
  17. Bay Leaves – 4
  18. Dry Red Chillies – 4
  19. Cinnamon Sticks – 4 inch, broken into 4 pieces
  20. Green Cardamoms – 4
  21. Cloves – 6

Method:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large, deep pan.
  • Add the rice and dal to the boiling water and allow to cook till rice is half cooked.
  • Stir in masala pastes, salt and sugar. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and green chillies and continue to simmer till they are cooked.
  • Heat the ghee in a frying pan.
  • Saute red chillies, cinnamon sticks, green cardamoms, cloves and bay leaves for 1 minute.
  • Add the sliced onions and fry till golden brown.
  • Stir in the ghee-masala-onion mixture into the cooked khichuri.
  • Season if required.
  • Stir and remove from heat.
  • Serve hot.