Hyderabadi Khichdi

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
0.5 cup	split yellow moong dal
3 cups	water
1 medium	onion, thinly sliced
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 stick	cinnamon
2	cloves
2	green cardamoms
2 tablespoons	ghee
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice and moong dal together for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamoms. Sauté until fragrant.
4. 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
7. 7 Drain the soaked rice and dal, and add them to the cooker. Stir well to combine.
8. 8 Pour in the water and mix everything together.
9. 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles on medium heat.
10. 10 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid.
11. 11 Fluff the khichdi gently with a fork and add lemon juice.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.