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Black Masala Kichidi

Course : Indian
Serves: 1

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Ingredients:

1 cup rice -- (washed and soaked for 1 hour)

1 cup yellow moong dal -- (washed and soaked for 1 hour)

1 bunches green moong dal

1 piece bayleaf

1 stalk curry leaves

1 tablespoon peanuts whole

1/2 teaspoon cumin mustard seeds

1 large potato peeled and chopped like french fries

1 large onion sliced lengthwise

2 cloves garlic -- crushed (2 to 3)

2 whole red dry chillies -- (2 to 3)

1 teaspoon salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon garam Masala

2 teaspoons black masala -- (maharashtrian style)

1 medium lemon

1 tablespoon chopped coriander

3 tablespoons ghee or oil

6 cups water -- (6 to 7)

Preparation / Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil. Add the peanut stir till very lightly roasted. Add the seeds curry and bay leaves, garlic, chillies (halved), and green dal. Stir for a minute. Add the onion and potato, rice, dal, corainder and all masalas. Stir for a minute or two. Add water, cover and cooked on low heat till done. Add more water when cooking is required. Serve hot with kadhi.

Black Masala Kichidi

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