Moong khichdi in pressure cooker

• In a large bowl, soak one cup rice and one cup moong dal (split yellow lentils) for 10 minutes;
• In a pressure cooker, add 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), 1 teaspoon cumin, one inch ginger paste, a pinch of asafoetida and 1/2 an onion chopped. Stir fry the ingredients till the onion turns golden brown;
• Then, add 2 cut red chilies and one chopped tomato, and stir fry;
• Add the the soaked rice and dal;
• Add 3 cups of water; Increase water quantity if you prefer a thinner consistency;
• Sprinkle half a teaspoon turmeric powder and salt to taste;
• Give it a mix and pressure cooker for 3 whistles;
• Serve hot with papad;
• This saves 6-7 people.