Khichuri (Lentil-Rice Cooked in Spices)

Prep Work: In a large pot, soak rice and lentils in 2 cups of water for 1 hour. Drain the grains and set them aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of of oil and the butter (ghee) in a pressure cooker pot for 30 seconds on high flame. Reduce heat to medium, add onions and sauté for a minute.

Add all the whole spices, sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are pink in color. Now add spinach, potato and green chili and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add the pre-soaked rice and lentils and sauté for 2-3 minutes until everything is mixed together. Add powdered spices and sauté for another minute.

Now add 3 cups of water and close the pressure lid and turn the heat to high and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Turn off the heat after 3 whistles and let the pressure cooker cool.

Serve Khichuri with plain yogurt, pickles and papadum.