Perfect Khichari
Main Dishes • Indian
Description
Perfect Khichari
Ingredients
- Ground coriander 1 bunch
- Basmati rice 1 cup
- Ghee 1 tablespoon
- Desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons
- Ground clove 5 pieces
- Turmeric 1 teaspoon
- Grated Ginger Root 1 tablespoon
- Green peppercorns 10 pieces
- Bay leaf 1 piece
- Water 4 cups
- Mung Beans 1 cup
- Cinnamon 1 piece
- Cardamom 5 pieces
- Rock Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Rinse the rice and mung beans until the water runs clear.
Step 2
Heat the ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, 10 peppercorns, turmeric, stir and sauté until fragrant.
Step 3
Then pour hot water over the spices and add the rinsed rice and mung beans. Stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Then cover with a lid, leaving a small gap, and cook for another 20–25 minutes until the rice and mung beans are cooked.
Step 5
Blend the ginger, shredded coconut, and cilantro with a little water until a liquid paste forms. Add to the pot with the other ingredients 5 minutes before cooking is complete and season with salt.
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