Preparation

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To prepare khichdi, combine the rice and dal in a bowl and wash 2-3 times until the water runs clear. Drain and keep aside.

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Chop the garlic finely. Cut the ginger into juliennes. Slice the onion thinly.

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Heat the ghee in a pressure pan. Instant Pot or stove top pan is also fine. Fry the cumin seeds, tejpatas, curry leaves and dried red chilli until the seeds splutter.

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Add the onion, ginger, garlic and fry on a medium-high flame until onion is slightly brown.

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Combine the turmeric, chilli and coriander powder along with the fried onions and other spices.

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Mix in the drained rice and dal along with salt. Stir on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.

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Add 5 cups water and bring to a simmer.

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Close the lid of the pressure pan with the weight plugged in and allow to cook until 1 whistle (full pressure). Switch off and open the cooker once pressure drops. The result should be mushy and soft, like a porridge.

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Serve hot along with a drizzle of ghee if you like, paired with yogurt, mango pickle and papads.