Hare Lasan Ki Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1 small bunch of green garlic (hara lasan), finely chopped with the greens
• ¾ cup ambe mohor rice, washed, soaked for 20 minutes and drained 
• ⅓ cup split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), washed, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 3 teaspoons ghee + for drizzling
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
• Roasted papads to serve 
• Yogurt to serve
• Salad to serve

Method

1. Transfer the soaked rice and soaked green gram into a pressure cooker. Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and 3½ cups water and mix well. Cook till 4 whistles are released.
2. Switch the heat off and allow the pressure to reduce completely. 
3. For the tempering, heat ghee in a non-stick wok. Add green garlic, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add red chilli powder and mix well. Add 1 cup water and mix.
4. Add the cooked rice-green gram mixture and mix till well combined. Add salt and ½ cup water and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Transfer the khichdi into a serving bowl. Drizzle ghee and garnish with coriander sprig. Serve hot with roasted papads, yogurt and salad.