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Description : Lentils cooked with spicy shrimp/peanuts

Recipe of Khichada
Ingredient Name	Unit	Quantity

coriander leaves(cilantro)	bunch	1
coriander powder	tsp	2
garam masala/meat masala powder	tsp	2-3
garlic	clove	5
ginger	piece	1
green chilies	number	3
jeera powder(cumin)	tsp	3
masoor daal (red lentil)	cup	1 and 1/2
onions finely chopped	number	2
peanuts(in place of shrimp)-preferably with cover	pounds	1/4
red chilli powder	to taste
rice	cup	1/2
shrimp (can be substituted with peanuts)	pounds	1/2
tomato finely chopped	number	1
toor daal	cup	3/4
turmeric powder	tsp	1
whole wheat	cup	1/2
Directions \| How to make Khichada

Soak the toor daal,massor daal, rice and wheat overnight in water.If using peanuts soak them too.Pressure cook till one whistle.Apply salt, chilli powder and termeric powder to shrimp.Grind together green chillies,garlic,ginger and coriander leaveswith little water.In a pan add oil.Saute onion till golden brown.Add tomato.When soft add coriander and cumin powder along with garam masal.When oil starts oozing add shrimp.If not using shrimp add chilli powder and termeric now..When well cooked add thecooked lentils.Season with salt to taste.Serve hot afetr adding lemon juice.This dosh can be had on its own or as an accompaniment.

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