Friday, December 9, 2011

Lentil Casserole - Mix Dal Khichdi

Khichdi
1/2 Cup Rice
1/4 Cup Tual dal (Yellow Lentil)
1/4 cup Mng dal (Green Lentils)

1 small Potato
2-3 Carrots
1 Tomato
1-2 Small eggplants (optional)
1/4 cup sweet Peas
1/2 Onion
Jalapeno Pepper 
Ginger 
2-3 Tbsp Oil
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 to 2  Tb Sp. paprika
1 Tbsp Turmeric
1/4 T Sp Garam Masala (Optional)
Salt to taste
1 Tb Sp Butter


Wash rice, and all lentils and soak in wwarm water for 10 minutes
Cut all the vegetables into cubes
In Pressure Cooker heat  oil, when oil is hot add mustard and cumin seeds
Add all the vegetables and mix well, cook for about a minute
Add all spices, rice and lentils
Add about 1 and half cup of water
Take about 3-4 whistles in pressure cooker.
Add butter and cilantro. Mix well and serve hot with yogurt.