OK...So today was another eventful day. Went out in the afternoon to the library and picked some books to read..Then headed for Tampines Mall and got the apples and cereals for Suresh's breakfast. Got home just on time for Sriram to return from school. Was tired and slept a while in the evening till Sriram returned from tuitions. Then cleaned kitchen. I made a new version of Dal Khichdi today. Looks good, smells good and tastes good too. Hope Suresh will like it. Apparently he is going to be late today as he is out with the guys. Sriram and I had a nice chat about his exam performance for today. Now he is studying his Hindi and am sitting here. My head has been aching since I woke from the nap..So am not going to the gym today. Its OK !! I will compensate by going daily from tomorrow..Make it atleast 4 times a week. And now, for the Picture Of the Day *smiles*

TADA !! Dal Khichdi ...:)

Here's how I did it.

1 Onion- finely chopped

2 small tomatoes- finely chopped

2 Cups Basmati Rice

1/2 Cup of Moong Dal

1/2 Cup of Toovar Dal

1 Tsp Ginger Paste

1/2 Tsp Garlic Paste

1 Tsp Haldi Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder

1/2 Tsp Kitchen King Powder

1/3 Tsp Garam Masala Powder

Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds for tempering

Salt to taste

Soak the rice and the dals for 15 minutes.

In a pan pour oil and put in the mustard and cumin seeds and allow to sputter and crackle.

When done, add the chopped onion and saute well till onions are soft.

Add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and fry well. ( Keep gas flame low. )

Now add all the spices and chopped tomatoes. Stir well till the tomatoes are soft and almost mushy.

Add the rice and dals. Pour 6 1/2 cups of water and add salt to taste.

Cover and let pressure cook for 3 whistles. One long and 2 short whistles.

Presto !! Your Dal Khichdi is ready *smiles*

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves ..