Brown Rice Soya Chunks Khichdi

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup soya chunks
• 1/2 cup moong dal
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 potato, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Soak brown rice (30 min) and moong dal (15 min).
2. Soak soya chunks in hot water (10-15 min), then squeeze.
3. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin and mustard seeds.
4. Sauté onions until golden, then add ginger-garlic paste.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Add spices and mix.
6. Add veggies, soya chunks, rice, and dal. Mix well.
7. Add salt and water. Stir.
8. Cook on high until the first whistle, then on low for 5-6 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
9. Fluff khichdi with a fork, garnish with coriander, and serve hot with yogurt, pickle, and papad.

Enjoy!