Kichidi-Comfort food at it's finest & heartiest

Nothing comes close to satisfying my soul and appetite on a cold wintery day like steaming hot Kichidi. Luckily it's quite a simple dish to make. I usually have it with a simple, crunchy salad.

It's very healthy, hearty and simple.

So here's how I made it:

Bung in 3 small cups of rice and moong dal into a vessel. Throw in some peanuts as well. Add enough water(about 10 small cups) and cook the mix in a cooker.

• Take a hard-bottomed pan & pour some oil into it.
• To the warm oil, add jeera and grated ginger.
• Once the ginger starts to brown add chopped onion (1/2 onion) , peas and sliced garlic(optional). You could also add chopped cauliflower, potatoes and carrots if you like vegetables in your kichidi.
• Now throw in the spices: Salt, turmeric , red chilli powder, garam masala (all in amounts you can handle)
• Once the vegetables are cooked. Add the cooked moong dal and rice mixture.
• Mix well and add additional salt and pepper as desired.
• Garnish with either Micro greens or cilantro.

Traditionally the dish is made entirely in a pressure cooker. But I like to mix things up and do my own thing. Do whatever works for you, as well!:)

Happy cooking!!!