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Kuthiraivali Khichdi

Ingredients
Ghee -  2 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Cumin/Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Cloves - 2
Bay leaf - 1
Cinnamon - a very small piece
Ginger chopped - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves few
Hing - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chillies - 1
Barnyard millet / Kuthiraivali arisi - 1/2 cup
Green moongh dal - 1/2 cup
(slightly roasted)
Salt to taste
Water 4 & 1/2 cups
( If you want more watery then add 1 or 1/2 cup extra)

Method
Heat a pressure cooker add ghee and oil and temper it with jeera,cloves,cinnamon,red chillies,bay leaf,hing,curry leaves and ginger.
Add the millets and green moongh dal saute for a minute then pour water add salt and turmeric powder,pressure cook till soft.Cool and open the lid,mix well.
Serve them hot with pickle,curd or salad.

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