Khichri

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1/2 cup	yellow moong dal
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 stick	cinnamon
2 pieces	cloves
2 pieces	green cardamom
1 to taste	salt
3 cups	water
2 tablespoons	chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the basmati rice and moong dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 Soak the rice and dal mixture in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
3. 3 Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
5. 5 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
6. 6 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
8. 8 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
9. 9 Add the drained rice and dal mixture to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
10. 10 Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
11. 11 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice and dal are cooked and the water is absorbed.
12. 12 Turn off the heat and let the khichri rest for 5 minutes.
13. 13 Fluff the khichri with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.