Khichhari

04.11.2008 | Author: Cook | Posted in Vegetarian
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Khichhari


Servings: 4
Ingredients: 

  • 4 oz Yellow split peas
    • 

  • 1 tb Ghee
    • 

  • 1 ea Onion, chopped
    • 

  • 1/2 ts Whole coriander seeds
    • 

  • 1/2 ts Whole cumin seeds
    • 

  • 1 ea 1/2 inch piece ginger, slice
    • 

  • 1 ts Turmeric
    • 

  • 1/4 ts Cayenne
    • 

  • 4 oz Brown rice
    • 

  • 1 ea Green chili, chopped
    • 

  • 3/4 pt Water
    • 

  • 1 ea Juice of half a lemon
    • 

  • 2 ea Tomatoes, skinned and chopped
    • 

  • Salt
    •

Steep peas in boiling water for 1 hour. Drain and rinse well.

In a large pot, heat oil and fry onions and spices for 4 minutes over a medium
heat.

Add split peas, rice and green chili. Mix well. Pour on water and lemon
juice. Add tomatoes, stir once and cover. Simmer very gently for 40
minutes or until rice is soft. Season and serve.

Sarah Brown’s ‘Vegetarian Cookbook’

Split peas can be substituted for lentils.

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