Title: Khichhari
Categories: Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

4	oz	Yellow split peas
1	tb	Ghee
1		Onion, chopped
1/2	ts	Whole coriander seeds
1/2	ts	Whole cumin seeds
1		1/2 inch piece ginger, slice
1	ts	Turmeric
1/4	ts	Cayenne
4	oz	Brown rice
1		Green chili, chopped
3/4	pt	Water
1		Juice of half a lemon
2		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.

Sarah Brown's "Vegetarian Cookbook"

Split peas can be substituted for lentils.

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