Tandalachi Khichdi

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Ingredients

1 cup	tandul (short-grain rice)
1/2 cup	moong dal (split green gram)
3 cups	water
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida (hing)
8-10	curry leaves
2	green chilies, slit
1/4 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the rice and moong dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 Soak the rice and dal mixture in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
3. 3 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add the drained rice and dal mixture to the cooker and stir well.
7. 7 Add turmeric powder and salt, and mix everything together.
8. 8 Pour in 3 cups of water and stir to combine.
9. 9 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.
10. 10 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.