WEST INDIAN DISHES:GUJARATI KHICHU RECIPE

GUJARATI KHICHU RECIPE

Ingredients: 1 lb Floury potatoes  1 tbsp Tamarind pulp  1/4 cup Water  2 tsp Brown sugar  1 1/2 tbsp Ghee or oil  1/2 tsp Black mustard seeds  1/2 tsp Ground turmeric  1/2 tsp Cayenne or ground chili pdr  1 tsp Ground coriander  1 tsp Ground cumin  1 tsp Salt  2 Fresh green chilies, seeded And thinly sliced  2 tbsp Desiccated coconut 
Preparation:

  1. Wash and soak the moong dal and rice together. Drain. 
  2. In a bowl, mix the dal and rice with the turmeric powder, peppercorns, 4 1/2 cups of water and salt. 
  3. Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles and set aside for 20 minutes till the steam has been released. 
  4. Remove from the pressure cooker, add the ghee and mix well.Serve khichu hot with kadhi and papad. 

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