Hyderabadi Khichdi

What you will need

basmati/normal rice – 300 grams

masoor dal/moong dal – 150 grams

thinly sliced onion – 1

green chillies – 3

ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp

bay leaves – 2

cinnamon – 1 inch

cloves – 4

cardamom – 4

black pepper – 1/2 tsp

shahi jeera/caraway seeds – 1/2 tsp

mint leaves – 5 sprigs

chopped coriander – 1/4 cup

ghee/clarified butter – 1 tsp

salt – as needed

turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

oil – 3 or 4 tbsp

water – 600 ml