Vegetable Khichuri

Vegetable Khichuri is one of the most important nutritious recipes of the world. It is a part and parcel of the Indian recipes. Most of the Indian recipes are prepared by vegetables. Vegetable khichuri is prepared from vegetables. Vegetables are found in plenty all over the world. Leafy and green vegetables are very suitable for our health. Rice, lentils and cauliflower are the main elements of this recipe. The method of preparation is is cited below; 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ready in: 45 minutes

Servings: 02

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pullao rice,

1/4 cup red lentils,

3 tablespoons cooking oil,

1 potato,

1/2 cup cauliflower,

1/4 cup shelled peas,

1 teaspoon cumin seeds,

2 tablespoons chopped onion,

1 bay leaf,

1/2 tablespoon ground ginger,

2 cups hot water,

Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

1st step:

Rinse rice and lentils together and drain water. Peel and make small cubes of the potato. Make small pieces of cauliflower.

2nd step:

In a saucepan fry the potato and cauliflower in 2 tablespoons of oil. Take out the vegetables.

3rd step:

In a saucepan heat heat rest of the oil. Put in cumin seeds, when the seeds pop, add the onion, bay leaf and fry light brown. Add the rice-lentils, the fried vegetables, ginger, salt and peas and fry for 2 minutes. Add water, stir, cover and bring to boil. Simmer for 25 minutes.

Serve at lunch or dinner.