Kalijira Rice Khichuri

Ingredients

• 2 cups premium Kalijira rice
• 1 cup moong dal, soaked
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp organic mustard oil
• Whole spices: bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom
• Ginger paste, green chilies, and salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse Kalijira rice and soaked moong dal; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat mustard oil in a heavy pot and temper whole spices until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add ginger paste, turmeric, and green chilies; sauté briefly.

4. 4

   Add rice and dal with 5 cups water; simmer covered until tender and creamy.

5. 5

   Adjust salt, rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot with fried items.