Masala Khichadi

Food for the Soul - Khicadi! You will need : Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp Bay leaves - 2 Cinnamon - 1" stick Cloves - 3-4 Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp Peanuts - 2 tsp Ginger - Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp Green Chilles - 2 tsp chopped Onion - 1 chopped finely Tomato - 1 chopped Other veggies - handful carrot, potato, peas (optional) Ghee / Oil - 2tsp Rice - 1 cup Tuvar Dal - 1/2 cup Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Coriander Leaves - 2 tsp Cook the rice and dal together in a pressure cooker upto 3 whistle with 4 1/2 cups of water. Keep aside. In a pan heat ghee or oil, when hot add the cumin seeds and other spices and peanuts. Stir for few minutes. Add the ginger garlic paste, green chillies and onion. Stir and cook for few minutes and then add the tomatoes and mixed veggies. Add salt, turmeric powder and garam masala. cook till the veggies are done. Add the cooked rice and dal, water if required mix well and cook covered till done. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Kadhi and papad!!