This week on Genius Recipes, cookbook author Chitra Agrawal joins Kristen to make a creamy, gently spiced rice and lentil dish. This vegetarian South Indian staple is so restorative, versions of it are often fed to babies and the unwell, but it’s also easy to brighten or spice it up as you’d like.In Vibrant India , Chitra writes, “Fittingly named, huggi is the ultimate comfort food. You definitely feel like you’re being hugged when eating it. It’s made from rice, yellow lentils called moong dal, which are split mung beans without skin, and black pepper and cumin seeds fried in ghee or butter. The lentils and rice cook together, making a creamy, rich dish resembling risotto. Traditionally, this dish is served with additional melted butter or ghee on top. I usually pair it with tangy accompaniments, like raitas, my green beans palya, cilantro coconut chutney, Brooklyn Delhi tomato achaar (check out all of Chitra's products here: https://f52.co/31Dh8D9), or even a dash of lemon juice. Feel free to substitute red lentils for the yellow variety if that’s what you have on hand. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2BVBXimINGREDIENTS1 cup basmati rice, preferably Dehraduni or jasmine rice1/3 cup moong dal or red lentils1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder4 tablespoons plus ½ teaspoon ghee or unsalted butter, divided1 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons cashews, broken into large pieces1 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns or freshly ground black pepper1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 cup dried unsweetened shredded coconutBig pinch of asafetida (hing) powderSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.
