Capsicum Khichdi (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 medium green capsicum, diced (about 100 g)
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together until water runs clearer.
2. Heat ghee; bloom cumin seeds and ginger briefly.
3. Add capsicum and turmeric; sauté 2 minutes without browning hard.
4. Stir in rice-dal, salt, and water; bring to a gentle boil.
5. Cover and simmer on low 18–22 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
6. Rest 5 minutes, fluff lightly, finish with coriander; serve warm.