Green Peas Khichdi (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 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; bloom cumin and ginger briefly without browning hard.
3. Add rice-dal, peas, turmeric, salt, and water; stir once.
4. Simmer covered on low until soft and porridge-like, 20–25 minutes.
5. Rest 5 minutes; fluff gently and finish with cilantro.
6. Serve warm as one bowl.