Chana Dal Khichiri Indian Recipe

Chana Dal Khichiri Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/3 cup lentils
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 1-tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 brown cardamom pods, split or bruised
• 10-12 peppercorns

Method

1. Rinse rice and lentils separately, then soak them in 2 1/2 cups of water for 20-25 minutes.
2. Drain them well and put off to side.
3. Slowly dry-fry onions, in heavy saucepan.
4. When they begin to caramelise and brown, and exude moisture, add cumin, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and peppercorns.
5. If they stick, add a little water.
6. Stir until onions are golden brown.
7. Add 2 1/4 cups off water and put in lentils first.
8. Let it come to a boil, reduce heat to a minimum, cover and cook 10 minutes, add drained rice, stirring gently to mix lentils and rice together.
9. Cover and continue cooking for 20-25 minutes, let stand 3 or 4 minutes before serving.

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