VEGETABLE KICHIDI

INGREDIENTS  :
rice           :2  cups
moong dal   :1/4 cup
cumin seeds  :1/2 tsp
curry leaves   :a few
onion              :1
green chillies  :3
turmeric powder :a pinch
mixed vegetables  :1/2 cup (beans,green peas,carrots)
ginger           :1/2 inch
salt                :as needed
black pepper  :1/4 tsp
coriander powder :1/4 tsp
coriander leaves    :a few
oil                          :3 tsp
 
 METHOD  :
Wash and soak dal in water for 10 min.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker,add cumin,split green chillies,chopped onion and fry for 2 min.
Add chopped mixed vegetables,chopped ginger,salt,turmeric powder and fry for 2 min and then add the drained moong dal and fry it.
Add coriander powder,curry leaves and add rice to it and fry for 2 min.
Add 4 cups of water to it and add black pepper and salt according to your taste.Mix well and add chopped coriander leaves and pressure cook it until 3 whistles.
Kichidi is ready to serve.
Serve with raita .