Gujarati Masala Khichdi

Method

1. 1Rinse rice and dal together; soak 10 min.
2. 2Heat oil in the cooker; crackle cumin and asafoetida.
3. 3Add ginger-chilli paste and vegetables; sauté 2 min.
4. 4Stir in rice-dal, turmeric, chilli, salt and 4 cups water; pressure-cook 3 whistles.
5. 5Rest 10 min; serve with kadhi or papad.