Fada Ni Khichdi

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 3/4 cup broken wheat (dalia)
• 1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 12 mm (1/2") piece cinnamon (dalchini)
• 3 cloves (laung / lavang)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 cup peeled potato cubes
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp whole peppercorns (kalimirch)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• salt to taste

For The Garnish

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving

• fresh curd

Method

1. Wash and soak the broken wheat and moong dal in enough water for at least 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
3. When the seeds crackle, add all the remaining ingredients including the moong dal and broken wheat and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add 4 cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
5. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
6. Stir the khichdi vigorously using a spoon, adding a little hot water if required, so that the dal and the broken wheat are mixed well.
7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with fresh curds.