1. Pick over rice and dal for any grit; rinse a couple of times and drain. 2. Put everything together (except oil and cumin seeds) in a large pot with about 6 cups water. 3. Cook on high heat, partially covered. 4. When it starts to boil, lower the heat to medium and let it cook for about 15 minutes. 5. Lower the heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice and dal are tender (about 15 minutes). 6. Add more water as needed. 7. It can be semi-thick or thin consistency. 8. Mash it a little. 9. Heat the oil (or butter) in a small pot. 10. Add cumin seeds. 11. As soon as they change color (few seconds), add them to Khichdi. 12. Serve hot. 13. Healthy Alternative: Add some vegetable stock or finely chopped vegetables when Khichdi is half cooked. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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