Jharkhand Chana Dal Khichdi Rice Forest One Pot Meal

Method

1. 1

   Add soaked drained chana dal. Toss in the ghee 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add cumin — sizzle. Add bay leaves, crushed garlic and whole green chilli. Fry 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add washed rice and turmeric. Toss together.

4. 4

   Add 4 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   For pressure cooker: cover and cook for 3 to 4 whistles.

6. 6

   Rest 10 minutes before opening.

7. 7

   For open pot: cover and simmer on medium-low for 25 to 30 minutes stirring occasionally until both rice and dal are completely soft and merged into a cohesive porridge-like consistency.

8. 8

   Mash lightly. Add a generous knob of ghee.

9. 9

   Serve in bowls topped with extra ghee. Accompany with raw sliced onion, green chilli and lemon.