Khichu Recipe

By Suman Jain, May 13, 2009

Importent Ingredients :

1 lb Floury potatoes

1 tbsp Tamarind pulp

1/4 cup Water

2 tsp Brown sugar

1 1/2 tbsp Ghee or oil

1/2 tsp Black mustard seeds

1/2 tsp Ground turmeric

1/2 tsp Cayenne or ground chili powder

1 tsp Ground coriander

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Salt

2 Fresh seeded And thinly sliced green chilies,

2 tbsp Desiccated coconut

Preparation method for Khichu :

•    Wash and soak the moong dal and rice together. Drain.
•    In a bowl, mix the dal and rice with the turmeric powder,
•    Add 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 khichu hot with kadhi and papad.

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