Khichu
Ingredients
1 lb Floury potatoes
1 T Tamarind pulp
1/4 c Water
2 t Brown sugar
1 1/2 T Ghee or oil
1/2 t Black mustard seeds
1/2 t Ground turmeric
1/2 t Cayenne or ground chili pdr
1 t Ground coriander
1 t Ground cumin
1 t Salt
2 Fresh green chilies, seeded And
thinly sliced
2 T Desiccated coconut
Method
Wash and soak the moong dal and rice together.
Drain. In a bowl, mix the dal and rice with the
turmeric powder, peppercorns, 4 1/2 cups of water
and salt.Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles and set
aside for 20 minutes till the steam has been
released. Remove from the pressure cooker, add the
ghee and mix well.Serve hot with kadhi and papad.
