Moong Dal Khichdi

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/2 cup	basmati rice
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	bay leaf
1 inch	cinnamon stick
2	cloves
1	green chili, slit
1/4 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida (hing)
4 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the moong dal and basmati rice together under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 Soak the washed dal and rice in water for about 15 minutes, then drain.
3. 3 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté until the spices release their aroma.
5. 5 Add the slit green chili and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Stir in the turmeric powder and asafoetida.
7. 7 Add the soaked and drained moong dal and rice to the cooker. Mix well with the spices.
8. 8 Pour in 4 cups of water and add salt to taste.
9. 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
10. 10 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
11. 11 Gently fluff the khichdi with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.