Spiced Rice And Beans ( Moong Dal Khichdi ) Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. sunflower oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 6 x black peppercorns
• 4 x cloves
•     large healthy pinch asafoetida
• 6 x curry leaves
• 4 x green chillies slit lengthways so the seeds are exposed but the chilli is not broken in 2
• 300 gm any indian rice washed and liquid removed
• 150 gm split mung beans (moong dal)
• 900 ml warm water
• 2 tsp ghee
•     salt

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