How to make the Bihari Kichdi

• Wash and soak the rice, dals separately.
• Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker, add the dry red chili, bay leaves, cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, fry for a few minutes.
• Add now the masoor dal, moong dal, and fry until they turn slightly brown.
• Add the rice and saute for few minutes, now add the vegetables, 3 cups of water, salt, close it with the lid and cook up to 3 whistles.
• Meanwhile, roast all the spices given, under the list to Grind, and grind as a fine powder.
• Once the steam gets released, open the cooker, add the grounded powder, 2 tbsp Ghee, and mix well.
• Serve with papad. I served with Vada.