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Bangla Khichdi
Bangla Khichdi

Ingredients
1 Cup rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
1 Cup masoor dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
1 tbsp Channa dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
1 Bay leaf
3 Green cardamoms
1" Stick cinnamon
3 Cloves
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
10-12 Tiny onions, peeled
10-12 Baby potatoes, washed clean
1/2 Cup peas, shelled
1 Carrot, diced
1 tsp Ginger, grated
1 tsp Garlic, grated
3-4 Green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
Salt to taste
5 Cups water
4 tbsp Ghee
Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
Curd and chutney, to serve

Method
Drain dals and rice in a colander and keep aside.
Semi crush spices (cardamom, cinnamon and cloves).
Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a large heavy skillet.
Add cumin seeds, bayleaf and crushed spices.
Add ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir-fry for a moment.
Add onions and potatoes (with skin). Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add carrot, peas, turmeric, garam masala and salt.
Add dals and rice. Gently stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add water.
Stir, bring to a boil, cover and simmer till done.
When done, pour remaining ghee and sprinkle coriander leaves.
Serve piping hot, with curd and chutney.
Bangla Khichdi is ready.

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