Masala Kichidi

Ingredients:

Basmathi rice - 1 1/2 cups
Green gram - 1 cup
Tomato - 2
Onion - 1
Ghee - 3 tsps
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Bay leaves - 4
Cloves - 5
Salt - to taste

Directions:

1. Clean and soak green gram and rice in water for about 30 mins.
2. In a pressure pan heat ghee,add cumin seeds,cloves,bay leaves,turmeric powder.
3. When they splutter add and fry onions.Then add tomato paste and fry.
4. Now add soaked rice and gram and fry for 2 mins,then add masalas and add 3 cups water.
5. Cover with lid and let it cook for 20 mins.When done take it and serve hot.

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