Khichri

 

This is the inspiration for kedgeree, except kedgeree is actually completely different. Khichri is such a simple complete meal full of protein and fiber and you won’t find this in any restaurant. There is ghee, so it's not vegan, but it is vegetarian.

• 1 tblsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 1/3 cup moong dal (yellow lentils), soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 1/3 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 1 2/3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 dried red chili
• 1 cardamom pod
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup frozen peas

1. Heat ghee over medium heat in a saucepan and fry the cumin seeds until fragrant. Add turmeric and ginger paste and sauté for a few seconds.
2. Add dal, rice, water, bay leaf, dried red chili, cardamom pod, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 10 minutes.
3. Turn the heat off and let steam for 15 minutes.