Ultimate Indian Kitchari Comfort Food Dish
Ingredients
- 150gms split moong daal
- 150gms basmati rice
- 150gms vegetables of choice
- Large knob butter or ghee and more to serve
- 5-6 cups of water
- 5 curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 small stick cinnamon
- coriander to serve
- Salt to taste
- Optional: a little ginger
Preparation
Melt the ghee or butter in a heavy pan (use oil if vegan) on a low heat, add all the spices and stir for about 30 seconds, be careful not to burn them
Next add the daal, rice and 5 cups of boiling water
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes
Stir in the chopped vegetables and add 1/2 to 1 cup more hot water
Cover and simmer for a further 10 minutes
Serve with a large knob of butter or ghee
