Achari Khichdi

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

For Khichadi

1. 1 cup rice (washed nicely and soaked for 10 mins)

2. 1 cup green gram split/ hari moong chilka (washed nicely and soaked for 10 mins)

3. 2-3 red chili

4. 1 tsp prepared achari masala

5. 1/2 tsp dry mango powder

6. 1 tsp red chili powder

7. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

8. 1-2 tbsp ghee

9. Salt to taste

10. 5 cups water

For Achari Masala

1. 1 tsp cumin seeds

2. 1 tsp mustard seeds

3. 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

4. 1/2 tsp fennel seeds

5. 1/2 tsp nigella seeds

For Tadka

1. 8-10 garlic cloves chopped

2. 1 tsp red chili powder

3. 1 tsp prepared achari masala

4. 1 tsp ghee

Procedure

For Achari Masala

1. Heat pan.

2. Add ingredients for Achari masala (cumin, mustard, fenugreek, fennel and nigella seeds)

3. Roast it nicely on low medium flame for minimum 10 mins

4. Grind it, keep it aside.

For Khichadi

1. Extract the water from rice and dal.

2. Take pressure cooker.

3. Add soaked rice and dal.

4. Add water.

5. Add salt and cover it with a lid.

6. Give 2-3 whistle and switch off the flame.

7. Take a pan.

8. Heat ghee and add red chili.

9. Toss for a min or two.

10. Add prepared achari masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder and dry mango powder.

11. Stir for a min or two.

12. Add boiled khichdi and mix well.

13. Add 2-3 cups of water and let it boil nicely for 10-15 mins.

For Tadka

1. Take a tadka pan and heat ghee.

2. Add chopped garlic and stir for a min or two.

3. Add red chili powder and prepared achari masala.

4. Stir for a min or two.

For Serving

Garnish the Khichdi with prepared tadka, Enjoy the Khichdi with a twist!!

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