Rice kichadi ( a slightly different version of Pongal)

Ingredients:


Rice : 1 cup
Moong dal : 1/2 cup
Potato : 1 (finely chopped)
Cauliflower : 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Grean peas :1/2 cup
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder :1-2 tsp
Ginger : 1" piece (finely chopped)
Green chillies : 2 (finely chopped)
Cumin seeds : 1 tsp
Ghee: 2 tsp

Method:

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, then add cumin seeds and fry for a min.
Then add ginger,green chillies, potato,green peas, cauliflower and saute well.
Then add turmeric powder, red chilly powder and mix well.
At this stage add rice and moong dal and fry a min.
Then add 3.5 cups of water and close the lid.
After 3-4 whistles and then turn off the stove.
Delicious kichadi/pongal with vegetables is ready to serve.