Bengali Kichdi

This is an easy recipe , mainly for bachelors.After Durga Pooja , Bengalis prepare this Kichdi to complete their vrat.

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 1 cup
Moong Dhal - 1/2 Cup
Onion - 1 medium sized ( Chopped)
Tomato - 1/2 (chopped)
Carrot - 1 (grated ) optional.
Cardomom - 5
Clove - 2 (optional)
Green chillies - 3 (slit)
Ginger - 2 tsp (cut into thin slices)
Saunf - 1 tsp (optional)
Garam Masala - 2 tsp
Salt - as per taste
Oil - 1 Tbsp

Lemon juice - 2 tsp(optional)
Coriander leaves - 2 tsp

Method:

Soak Basmati Rice and Moong dhal for half an hour together. In the mean while, Heat oil in a pan , add cardomom, clove, saunf, slit green chillies and ginger. Add onions and a lil bit salt . Fry till the onions are golden brown . Then add tomatoes and garam masala powder.Let them blend with the onions. In a large open vessel , put a little of oil , salt , basmati rice and moong dhal ,the masala and cook . Once they are cooked , garnish with the grated carrot and coriander leaves.Add some lemon juice if you wish.Kichdi is now ready for serving.