Sweet Corn Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
• 3/4 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 green chili, slit
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together until water runs clearer.
2. Heat ghee; crackle cumin and green chili, add turmeric.
3. Stir in rice, dal, corn, salt, and water; bring to a gentle boil.
4. Simmer covered on low until soft and porridge-like, 18–22 minutes.
5. Rest 5 minutes; fluff lightly and finish with cilantro.
6. Serve warm as one moderate bowl.