Samak Rice Khichdi

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Samak rice
	1/2 cup	Moong Dal , split yellow
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	3 cups	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the samak rice and moong dal together for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder, and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Drain the soaked rice and dal and add them to the cooker.
7. 7 Stir well to coat the rice and dal with the spices.
8. 8 Add water and salt to taste, and mix well.
9. 9 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.
10. 10 Allow the pressure to release naturally.
11. 11 Open the lid and fluff the khichdi with a fork.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped cilantro and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.