1.Wash and soak gram for half an hour.

2.Wash and soak rice for 15 minuties.

3. Heat fat add sliced onion, spices and rice, dal salt, turmeric and double the amount of water.

4. stir and cover the vessel.

5. cook gently till rice is tender, and khitchdi is soft.

6. Granish with chopped coriander leaves as desired.