Snake Gourd Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
• 200 g snake gourd, peeled and chopped
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 green chilli, slit (optional)
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together until water runs clearer.
2. Heat ghee; crackle cumin and optional chilli, then stir in turmeric.
3. Add snake gourd; sauté 2 minutes.
4. Add rinsed rice-dal, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Simmer covered on low 18–22 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
6. Rest 5 minutes; finish with cilantro and serve warm.