Brown Rice Khichdi

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :52 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 cup unpolished brown rice
1 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
2 tsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
salt to taste

Method :

Combine the brown rice and green moong dal in a deep bowl with enough water and soak it for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder, cloves and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the rice-moong dal, salt and 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Add more ¾ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.