What's Khichda, a concoction of dal, meat and vegetables, in Awadhi cuisine transforms itself into the famed Haleem of Hyderabad. A very tasty dish for the rainy day
Ingredients
vegetarian 2 servings
1 cup biriyani rice
1 cup equal measure of dals(channa dal, thuvar dal, moong dal, green gram dal(hari moong),red mung dal(lobia),dry buller
2 big onoion(sliced)
5 green chillies(slit)
3 country tomatoes (chopped)
1/3rd tsp cinnamon powder
3 tsps ginger garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dhania powder
1/2tsp haldi powder
1 fist mint leaves
1 fist corriander leaves
5 cups water
salt to taste
1 laddle oil
1 tbsp ghee
Directions
Soak the dals for 8 hrs and rice for half an hr to 1 hr
heat oil in a pressure cooker add the sliced onions & green chillies
add the cinnamon powder followed by ginger garlic paste
When the paste turns golden add chopped tomatoes
Add chilli powder, Dhania powder, Haldi powder & salt
When the mixture becomes pulpy add the coriander leaves
Add water when it begins to boil, add the drained dals & rice
Pressure cook Khichda so that is is slightly overcooked.
Remove from heat, add ghee & thoroughly stir as if you are trying to mash the mixture.