Khichdi

Soak rice and tur dal in water for about 8 hours.

After 8 hours, rinse and mix them together.

Heat oil in a large utensil on the gas stove.

Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, black pepper, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, bay leaves, chopped chilli, and chopped onion.

Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

Add ginger garlic paste and stir.

Add the chopped tomato and stir until it becomes mushy.

Mix turmeric powder, dhaniya powder, and garam masala in one cup of water and pour it into the vegetable mixture.

Add the soaked rice and dal mixture and mix gently.

Add enough water to completely submerge the rice, ensuring the water level is not too high or too low.

Add salt to taste.

Cook the rice on a slow flame until done.

Serve hot with curd, raita, salad, or achaar.