Khichdi (Indian Rice And Lentils) And Potato Fries

• For the khichdi:
• 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
• 1 cup yellow lentil (mung dal)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
• 12 to 15 green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 green chile, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
• Salt, to taste
• 8-10 cups water(Check notes above)
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, for garnishing
• For the potato fries:
• 1 pound baby potatoes, cut into small cubes
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Place the rice in a colander and rinse it under running water. Then add it to a bowl and cover it with water so that it soaks while you prepare the other ingredients.
2. In a non-stick soup-pot, over medium heat, toast the yellow lentils. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the color turns light golden brown and releases a nice aroma. Transfer to a strainer and wash thoroughly under running water. Set it aside.
3. In the same soup pot, over medium-high heat, heat clarified butter. Once hot, add cumin seeds and bay leaf and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until they start to splutter.
4. Add sliced onion and ginger and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onions are softened. Add green beans and carrots and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables soften. Add peas, chile, tomato, turmeric, chili powder, and salt and cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tomatoes soften.
5. Drain the rice, then add it to the pot with the lentils and 8 cups of water. Cover and cook for 38 to 40 minutes, or until soft.
6. Meanwhile, mix together potato pieces, salt, turmeric, and ground chili powder. In a non-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add potato pieces and cook, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until potatoes soften.
7. Garnish the khichi with cilantro and serve warm with potato fries on the side.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/52751-khichdi-indian-rice-and-lentils-and-potato-fries (may not work)