Tomato Khichdi

Ingredients
2/3 cup Rice.
1/3 cup Toor or Moong Dal.
1 onion.
1 tomato.
1/2 teaspoon jeera seeds or 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder.
A pinch of turmeric powder.
Garlic – 2 (optional)
Ghee

Method :
1) Wash and soak rice and dal in water for half an hour.
2) Cut the onions and tomatoes.
3) In a pressure cooker, add ghee.
4) Add the jeera and let them crackle.
5) Add the cut onions and fry them till they become transparent.
6) Add the tomatoes.
7) Add the turmeric powder.
8) Fry it till the ghee leaves the sides.
9) Add the washed Rice and Dal, fry for a second.
10) Add 3 cups of water
11) Leave 3 whistles ( 1 on high and 2 on medium).
12) After the steam leaves, mash it a little and serve.

Please Note: Tomatoes may not suit some babies, may cause diaper rashes, so please introduce tomato either as juice or soup before trying out this recipe. If your baby is not tolerating tomatoes, you can add a teaspoon or two of Tamarind water to get the tangy taste

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