Bhuna Khichuri

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 cup moong dal (split mung lentils)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 3 tbsp ghee or oil
• 2 green chilies
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Dry roast the moong dal until fragrant and lightly golden, then rinse.
2. 2Heat ghee, sizzle cumin seeds and bay leaves, then sauté onion until soft.
3. 3Add ginger paste, turmeric, rice, and roasted dal, and stir to coat in the spices.
4. 4Add water, green chilies, and salt, and bring to a boil.
5. 5Reduce heat and simmer covered until the rice and dal are tender and slightly mushy, about 20-25 minutes.
6. 6Serve hot with fried eggplant or a boiled egg.

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