moong beans

Khichdi is reassuring, everyday fare, made from a mix of rice and lentils, cooked together in one pot until tender and seasoned with a splash of spice-infused fat. In India, it can be on the firmer side or more mushy, stripped down to the basics or more embellished, but it’s always a comfort. To make the dish a meal, serve it with a drizzle of ghee on top and some chopped cilantro leaves, a spoonful of full-fat yogurt on the side and a little jarred Indian-style lime pickle.

Khichdi

long-grain white rice,

yellow split moong beans

ghee

mustard seeds

cinnamon stick

green cardamom pods

cloves

curry leaves (optional)

red chile powder

turmeric powder

kosher salt,

Combine the rice and moong and rinse several times, until the water that drains away runs almost totally clear. Add to a heavy-bottomed pot with 1 3/4 cups water and set over medium-high heat.

In another small saucepan, heat the ghee and mustard seeds. When the seeds start to pop, lower the heat and add the remaining ingredients, swirling them in the pan. Let the spices sizzle for under a minute, then carefully pour into the rice pot, along with the ghee. (Watch out: The fat may splatter).

When the water comes up to a rolling boil, give it a good stir, scraping at the bottom of the pot, then cover tightly and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Fluff gently with a spatula. Taste, season with salt to taste and serve.

Moong Dal

beans

asafetida

garlic

turmeric

hot red pepper

coriander

coriander leaves

Put beans in a bowl and add water to cover to a depth of about 2 inches above the beans. Let soak overnight. Drain.

Heat oil in saucepan and add asafetida. Cook about 3 seconds and add drained beans and 1 cup water.

Put green chili and garlic into a mortar and crush to a paste with pestle. Add this to beans. Sprinkle with turmeric, hot pepper, ground coriander and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to boil, cover and cook 20 minutes. If necessary to prevent dryness, add 1/4 cup water.

Add chopped coriander. Cover and cook 5 minutes more.

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