Spicy Brown Rice & Moong Dal Khichdi: One-Pot Indian Comfort Food

Soaking is key: Soaking the rice and dal helps them cook more quickly and evenly, resulting in a creamier texture.
Adjust the spice level: Feel free to adjust the amount of green chilies and red chili powder to your liking. For a milder khichdi, reduce the amount of spices.
Customize your veggies: Don't hesitate to experiment with other vegetables like cauliflower, spinach, or even mushrooms. Just ensure they are chopped into bite-sized pieces.
Make it a complete meal: Serve your khichdi with a side of raita (yogurt dip) or a simple salad for a balanced and fulfilling meal.

Name: Spicy Brown Rice & Moong Dal Khichdi: One-Pot Indian Comfort Food
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice (brown); 1/2 cup Mung Bean (split yellow pigeon peas; also known as moong dal, yellow); 1/2 cup Carrots (chopped); 1/2 cup Potatoes (chopped); 1/2 cup Beans (trimmed and chopped, green); 1/2 cup Peas (frozen); 1 Large Onion (sliced); 1 Tomato (diced); 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3/4 tsp Fennel Seeds (saunf); 1 Bay Leaf (tej patta); 4 clove Cloves; 2 inches Cinnamon Stick; 2 Chilies (slit or finely chopped, adjust to taste, green); 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder (haldi); 1 tsp Chili Powder (adjust to taste, red); 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder (dhania); 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder (black); 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds (jeera); 2 tbsp Cashews (broken pieces); 3 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter; desi ghee); 4 tbsp Oil (vegetable oil or ghee); 1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste); 5 cup Water; leaves Coriander (chopped, for garnish)

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