Step 1

Wash and soak rice and dal together for at least 30 to 60 minutes with 1 cup water.

Step 2

Add chopped or grated vegetable to the soaked rice, dal

Step 3

Pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles

Step 4

When the pressure goes off, open and mash the rice to smooth while still hot

Step 5

Add salt, ghee, spice powders and turmeric if you desire.

Step 6

Mix well, to bring it to right consistency, if needed add very little warm water and mix. Do not mix cold water it will change the taste of the khichdi.