6-7 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup split mung dal
2 cups french green beans (or other vegetables)
2 tbls ghee
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1-2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbls grated ginger
2 tsp salt
1 tbls coriander seed
4 cardamom pods
1 bunch freshly chopped cilantro
Wash rice and dal until water is clear. Wash vegetables and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Grind spices. Heat ghee in a sauce pan. Add spices and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add rice and mung dal and saute for another couple minutes. Add ginger and vegetables saute for another minute. Add 6-7 cups water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add salt. Reduce and simmer for 30-45 minutes until tender. Add water as needed for desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy.