Sambhria Wali Khichdi

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1)the masala can be varied according to personal tastes.
2)people refraining from rice can use dalia instead
3) this khichdi is a meal by itself
4) the no of persons that can be served may vary according to appetite .

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Sambhria Wali Khichdi recipe - How to make Sambhria Wali Khichdi

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Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 601 hours 4

Ingredients

2 cups long grained rice (basmati)
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
6 baby potatoes
6 baby brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
6 baby onions (optional)
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp ghee
4 to 5 cups water
To be mixed for the sambharia :
1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tsp sugar
salt to taste
3 tbsp oil

Method

Wash the potatoes,brinjals well then make slits on the potatoes in a cross shape take care not to cut all the way .
Do the same with the brinjals but leave the stalk intact .
If you are using onions peel the outer sking and make cross slits to the onions also stuff the sambharia masala into the slits made in the brinjals , potatoes & onions. keep aside .
Wash the rice & dal till water runs clear and soak for 5 mins
Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel add rice,dal turmeric powder & 3 cups of water. bring to a boil on high fire.
Then turn to simmer and add the potatoes ,brinjals & onions.
Let it cook on slow flame till done , do not mix , just keep an eye on the water level
Keep on adding water till dal & rice are cooked u can chech if the potatoes are done by inserting a knife or skewer .
Serve hot with plain curds & papad .