Khichuri
This is a basic Mung Bean dal and Basmati rice stew
The word Khichuri literally means a hotchpotch or a mixture
2 Cups Mung Bean Dal, or split yellow Lentils available at the Indian Groceries or Asian and Thai markets. You could substitute with split Red Lentils available at regular grocery stores.
1 Cup Basmati Rice
4 Tbs. Ghee, clarified butter, or cooking oil
2 Bay Leaves
2 Whole Cayenne Peppers
1 Tsp. Cumin Seeds, whole
1 Jalapeno or two Serranos chopped fine
1 Tsp. Asafoetida or Hing powder (available at Asian or Indian grocers)
1 Tomato chopped, about one cup
1 Tbs. Fresh ginger peeled and grated
1Tsp. Turmeric powder
1 Tbs. Roasted and ground Cumin Seeds
1Tbs. Salt
1Tbs. Sugar
1Tsp Garam Masala (Equal amounts of Cardamom Cinnamon and Clove ground together)
6 Cups Water (You might need more) Read the rest of this entry »
