Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 1 cup Moong dal (split yellow gram)
• 1/2 inch Ginger, grated
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Dry red chilies

Instructions

1. Wash the rice and moong dal together until the water runs clear.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and dry red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
3. Add the grated ginger and sauté for another minute.
4. Add the washed rice and dal mixture, turmeric powder, and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour in 4 cups of water and mix well.
6. Close the pressure cooker and cook for 4-5 whistles on a medium flame.
7. Let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker and give it a good mix.
8. The consistency should be soft and porridge-like. Add more hot water if needed to adjust. Serve hot with a dollop of ghee.