Recipe for Masala Khichri
Ingredients
- Rice 1 lb
- Green Dhal 4 tbsp
- Large onions 2
- Potatoes 2 small
- Coconut 1 2-inch piece
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Red chili powder 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Garam masala 1 tsp
- Cloves garlic 6
- Ginger 1 piece
- Green chilies 5-6
- Coriander leaves 1/2 bunch
- Oil
- Ghee
- Salt to taste
Cooking Directions
Chop onions and green chilies finely.
Mince the coriander leaves, ginger and garlic. Peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes.
Grind the coconut piece to a fine paste. Fry onions in a combination of 1 tbsp ghee and 1 tbsp oil.
When the onions are light brown, add the minced garlic, ginger and green chilies.
Then add the garam masala together with the ground coconut.
Fry for a while put in the rice and dhal and fry both till crisp.
Pour in warm water till it is about 2 inches above the level of the rice.
If the water dries up, more warm water may be added.
Add potato cubes and salt.
When the water starts bubbling, lower the heat and simmer till rice is done.
Sprinkle coriander leaves on top before serving.
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