Mugachi Khichadi

( maugaacia iKcaDI )

Ingredients:

• ½ - ¾ cup of rice
• ½ - ¼ cup split moog dal
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium to small onion
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Cilantro

• Phodani
• 4 tablespoons oil
• heeng
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 4 whole red peppers
• turmeric
• optional : chopped garlic
• optional : garam masala

1) Combine rice and dal in bowl.

2) Add water, and let soak for 15 minutes.

3) Drain completely, and save water in separate container.

4) Put 4 tablespoons oil in pot.

5) Add heeng.

6) Add mustard seeds.

7) Turn down heat, add garlic, garam masala

8) Add turmeric.

9) Add onions, sauté for 2-5 minutes.

10) Add salt

1) Add rice and dal mixture, and cook for 5 minutes.

2) Add 2 cups saved water.

3) Cover, and bring to boil.

4) Low heat, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

5) Garnish wth cilantro.

6) Serve with saar.