Mixed Vegetable Khichdi

Ingredients

• 80 g basmati rice
• 60 g split yellow moong dal
• 100 g mixed vegetables (carrot, green beans, peas)
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 600 ml water
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together until water runs clear.
2. Heat ghee; crackle cumin and ginger briefly.
3. Add vegetables, turmeric, and salt; stir 1 minute.
4. Add rice-dal mix and water; bring to a boil.
5. Simmer covered 20–25 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
6. Rest 5 minutes; garnish with cilantro and serve.