Fancy Mung Bean Kitchri

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry whole green mung dal

• 1/2 cup brown basmati rice / I like a multi-grain rice for added fanciness!

• oil for cooking

• 1 tsp whole cumin seeds

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 2 medium tomatoes (or 1/3 cup pain canned tomato sauce)

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 1 tsp chopped green chili (optional)

• 1 inch ginger, finely diced

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1/2 tsp garahm masala

• 1/4 cayenne

• 4 cups water

• 1 cup coarsely chopped cauliflower

• 1/2 cup frozen green peas

• lemon juice and cilantro to finish

Instructions

• Rinse and soak the dal and rice while preparing the rest of the ingredients

• Blend the tomatoes if using fresh

• Heat some oil in the pressure cooker and roast the cumin seeds in the oil for about a minute

• Add the onions, garlic, chili (if using) and a pinch of salt and sautee for a couple of minutes

• Add the tomato, ginger and spices

• Drain the dal and rice, and add to pot, add cauliflower and water

• Close the lid, once pressure is reached cook for 15-20 minutes (less if using brown rice, more if using mixed rice) - quick release using cool water

• Add frozen peas and stir to thaw them in the mixture. Serve with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon