Bamboo Rice Khichdi

Ingredients

• - Main ingredient as required
• - 3 tbsp sesame oil or ghee
• - 2 large onions
• - Spices as required
• - Salt to taste

Method

1. Prepare bamboo rice: Bamboo rice (moongil arisi) is rice harvested from bamboo seeds. Wash 1.5 cups bamboo rice thoroughly under running water.
2. Soak: Soak bamboo rice in cold water for 1 hour. Drain.
3. Make khichdi base: Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and a bay leaf.
4. Add onion: Add 1 finely chopped onion. Cook 5 minutes until soft.
5. Add ginger-garlic and green chilli: Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste and 2 slit green chillies. Fry 1 minute.
6. Add moong dal: Add half cup washed moong dal. Stir with the bamboo rice.
7. Add drained bamboo rice: Add drained bamboo rice. Toss gently with the dal and onion.
8. Add water: Add 3 cups warm water and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.
9. Pressure cook: Cover and cook for 3-4 whistles until rice and dal are completely soft.
10. Serve: Open cooker and add 2 tbsp ghee. Mix well. Bamboo rice khichdi should be soft and comforting. Serve with pickle and papad.