Khichadi Mixed Rice And Lentils

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If you want to make a complete meal and something healthy, try khichdi. It is the best meal to serve to children and people recovering from illness because it is easy to digest. Serve it with plain yogurt, butter, or lemon pickle. (from the cookbook 'recipes with a spice - indian cuisine for balanced nutrition'

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Steps

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Pick over rice and dal for any grit.

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Rinse a couple of times and drain.

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Put everything together in a large pot with about 6 cups water.

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Cook on high heat , partially covered.

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When it starts to boil , lower the heat to medium and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

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Lower the heat to low and simmer , covered , until rice and dal are tender.

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Add more water as needed.

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It can be semi-thick or thin consistency.

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Mash it a little.

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Heat the oil in a small pot.

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Add cumin seeds.

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As soon as they change color , add them to khichdi.

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Serve hot.

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Healthy alternative: add some vegetable stock or finely chopped vegetables when khichdi is half cooked.

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Ingredients

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long grain rice, mung dal, butter, turmeric powder, ginger, salt, cumin seed