Kathiyawadi Khichdi

Method

1

In a bowl, add rice, moong dal and tuvar dal. Add water at least 1 inch above ingredients. Soak about 1 hour. Drain soaked rice and dals, Set aside. Place cooking pot in the Smart Pot. Add vegetable oil.

2

Cook till tomatoes are soft, mixing occasionally (about 5 minutes).

3

Add potatoes, carrots and peas.

4

Saute about 2 minutes.

5

Add soaked rice and dal mixture.

6

Saute about 1 minute.

7

Add water and mix. Close lid.

8

Bring to boil (about 6 minutes).

9

Heat will reduce to P3. Keep lid closed.

10

Cook about 30 minutes, mixing occasionally.

11

Add ghee.

12

Heat oil about 3 minutes.

13

Using a spatula, mix well. Using back of a ladle, partially mash khichdi.

14

Cooking is completed. Serve hot, garnish with coriander leaves.

15

Add bay leaves, cumin seeds, cardamoms, green chilli and asafoetida.

16

Saute about 1 minute.

17

Add onions.

18

Saute till onions are golden (about 4 minutes).

19

Add ginger, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves.

20

Saute about 30 seconds.

21

Add turmeric, coriander, red chilli and garam masala powders and salt. Mix. Add tomatoes.