Badshahi Khichdi

ONE

1 tsp olive oil

2 tsp cumin seeds

TWO

1 onion, choped

3 cloves garlic, pressed

2 tbsp fresh grated ginger

1 hot pepper, minced

THREE

2 carrots, chopped

2 medium potatoes, cooked (microwaved or steamed), cubed

1/2 cup frozen green peas

1/2 cup frozen or canned green beans

1 cup green split peas (rinsed)

3/4 cup basmati rice

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp turmeric

salt, to taste

FOUR

3 1/2 cups water

Sauté the ingredients in one until fragrant. Add the ingredients in TWO and sauté, covered, over low heat, until translucent. Add the ingredients in THREE and cook, over low heat, stirring constantly, for a few minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice and peas are tender. Add more water if necessary. Serve with fat-free yogurt.

Original from Krishna Dave (www.magicalfashions.com)