Khichdi
KHICHDI Ingredients: For Moong Dal Khichdi 1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) 1 cup rice (chawal) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) 10 black peppercorns (kalimirch) salt to taste 2 1/2 tbsp ghee Instructions: Wash and soak the dal and rice together in enough water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Combine the dal and rice with the turmeric powder, peppercorns, salt and 4 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Just before serving, add the ghee to the moong dal khichdi and mix well. Serve the moong dal khichdi hot with kadhi and papad.