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                               KHICHHARI

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       oz           Yellow split peas
  1       tb           Ghee
  1       ea           Onion, chopped
    1/2   ts           Whole coriander seeds
    1/2   ts           Whole cumin seeds
  1       ea           1/2 inch piece ginger, slice
  1       t            Turmeric
    1/4   ts           Cayenne
  4       oz           Brown rice
  1       ea           Green chili, chopped
    3/4   pt           Water
  1       ea           Juice of half a lemon
  2       ea           Tomatoes, skinned & chopped
                       Salt

 Steep peas in boiling water for 1 hour.  Drain & rinse well.
 In a large pot, heat oil & fry onions & spices for 4 minutes over a medium
 heat.
 Add split peas, rice & green chili.  Mix well.  Pour on water & lemon
 juice.  Add tomatoes, stir once & cover.  Simmer very gently for 40
 minutes or until rice is soft.  Season & serve.



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