Madhya Pradesh Urad Dal Khichdi Protein Dense Winter One Pot

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole black urad dal (with skin) — soaked overnight
• 1 cup rice
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 garlic cloves — crushed
• 1 green chilli — whole
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 4 cups water
• Salt
• For serving: extra ghee, raw chopped onion, green chilli, lemon

Method

1. Drain soaked black urad dal.
2. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker or heavy pot.
3. Add cumin — sizzle. Add crushed garlic and whole green chilli. Fry 30 seconds.
4. Add soaked black urad dal. Add washed rice and turmeric.
5. Add 4 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil.
6. Pressure cooker: cook for 5 to 6 whistles. Rest 10 minutes before opening.
7. Open pot: cover and simmer on medium-low for 40 to 45 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until both dal and rice are completely soft and merged.
8. Black urad takes longer than moong.
9. Mash lightly. Add extra ghee. Season with salt.
10. Serve topped with generous ghee alongside raw chopped onion, green chilli and lemon.