*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                KHICHHARI

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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       t            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 & chopped
                        Salt

  Steep peas in boiling water for 1 hour.  Drain & rinse well.
  In a large pot, heat oil & fry onions & spices for 4 minutes over a medium
  heat.
  Add split peas, rice & green chili.  Mix well.  Pour on water & lemon
  juice.  Add tomatoes, stir once & cover.  Simmer very gently for 40
  minutes or until rice is soft.  Season & serve.
 


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