Bohri Khichdi

Method

1. Put dried red chillies, green chillies, cloves and ginger in a mixer jar, add a little water and grind into a paste.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and saute till they change colour. Add the ground paste and saute till oil begins to separate.
3. Add onions, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Switch off heat, add low fat yogurt and mix well.
5. Add rice and pigeon peas and switch on the heat. Mix well and add saffron water and coriander leaves. Mix well and cook till all the moisture is absorbed.
6. Cover, switch off heat and let the khichdi remain thus for a while.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediately.

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