Khichdi With Fresh Spices Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Khichdi with Fresh Spices Recipe, first rinse and wash rice and the lentils together

Step 2: Soak them for about 30 minutes in water

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds

Step 4: When it starts to sputter add bay leaf, dry red chillies, green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and asafoetida

Step 5: Saute for 10 to 15 seconds and add the drained  rice and moong dal to the pressure cooker and saute for a minute

Step 6: Pour 3 cups of water into the pressure cooker, turmeric powder and salt to taste

Step 7: Close the lid tightly and pressure cook the khichdi on a medium heat till the cooker releases a whistle

Step 8: Once the whistle comes, turn the flame to low and cook for 5 minutes

Step 9: After 5 minutes turn off the heat and wait till the pressure is released naturally and open the lid

Step 10: Transfer the Khichdi with Fresh Spices into a serving bowl

Step 11: Add ghee on top if you like and garnish the Khichdi with Fresh Spices with coriander leaves, green chillies and a wedge of lemon and  serve hot

Step 12: Serve Khichdi With Fresh Spices Recipe with Pudina & Dhaniya Raita Recipe and Aam Ka Achaar Recipe for a simple comforting weeknight dinner