Dal Khicidi

Ultimate Comfort Food!!!

Normally made with Moong Dal, but I used Tur Dal and it tasted just fine!!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Tur Dal
1/2 cup Rice
1 large tomato (chopped)
1 tbsp Ghee
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 Red Chillies (dry)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Asafoetida
Hot Water
Salt to Taste

Method:

1) Wash the Rice and Dal, rinse a couple of times till the water used to rinse runs clear. Keep aside.
2) Heat Ghee in a pan (I used a pressure pan).
3) Add the Mustard seeds, let it splutter and then add the Cumin seeds.
4) Add the dry red chillies and fry for a while.
5) Add the washed rice, dal, turmeric and asafoetida and toss for a couple of minutes.
6) Add the chopped tomato.
7) Add hot water to cover the rice and dal twice over.
8) Cover with the lid and cook till the rice and dal are soft.
9) Open and use a hand whisk to mash the softened rice and dal.
10) Add more water if the mash feel too dry.
11) Simmer for a few minutes.
12) Serve hot with curd or raita.