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I love to eat. And anyone who knows me knows that I also love to feed. Unfortunately I'm not always in close proximity to the people who love to eat my food. So this website is for those who miss my cooking, or for those who are feeling adventurous and are looking for some new flavor in their kitchen.
A lot of these recipes are family recipes and you will be hard pressed to find them in your friendly neighborhood Indian restaurant. They are also pretty regionally specific, so if you happen to find yourself in a "Marathi" restaurant in Mumbai (the most culturally diverse city in India), you may see some familiar fare on the menu.
From time to time I will stray from Indian food; Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern. But I always find my way back!
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do.
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Moong Dal Khichidi

Now this is my idea of comfort food. My mom used to make me this whenever I was sick. This with a little bit of yogurt and some lime pickle on the side will cure any sickness.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp whole moong
2 tbsp split moong w/ skin
1/2 cup rice
1/4 tsp chili pwd (can sub w/ 2 dried chilies)
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
Whole spices (1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 2 cinnamon sticks)
Pinch of hing
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil

Preparation:
Soak both moong dals together in water for at least one hour.

Cook:
Heat oil on medium heat in pressure cooker.
Add mustard seeds, cinnamon sticks and hing (also dried chilies if using these).
Once popped, add moong dals and water until submerged.
Add turmeric and chili pwds and boil until dal is soft (10-15 mins).
Add rice, 1 cup water and salt. Put lid on pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Turn heat down to low for 10 mins and then turn it off.
Once cooled and all steam is released, open lid.
If water remains, turn on high flame and let it evaporate.

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