satvik khichdi for ganesh chaturthi | no onion no garlic khichdi

1. Rinse both the rice and dal together for a couple of times in water.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in a pressure cooker.
3. Crackle the cumin first. Add the turmeric powder and stir.
4. Add the rice and moong dal. Saute for a minute.
5. Add 4 to 4.5 cups water. Season with salt.
6. Stir and then pressure cook for 5-6 whistles till both the rice and moong dal have reached a mashable consistency like a porridge.
7. When the pressure settles down
open the lid and check the khichdi.
8. If its too thick
then add some water and stir well.
9. Keep on sim or low flame to simmer till you get the right consistency.
10. The consistency can be adjusted as per your choice by adding less or more water. Some people prefer thick and some thin consistency.
11. Serve the satvik khichdi with a plain bowl of yogurt or raita.
12. When serving you can add a 1 or 2 tsp of ghee in the serving bowls or plates.