Ingredients of Moong Dal Khichari
One-cup basmati rice
One-cup yellow split moong dal
Three tablespoonful of ghee
Four bay leaves
Four small pieces of cinnamon bark
Four whole cloves
Four whole cardamom pods
Six cups of water
One-fourth teaspoonful of salt
Method of Khichari
Wash the rice and mong dal before soaking them in water for at least two hours before cooking. Heat a saucepan on medium flame and then add ghee. When hot, put the bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and stir until the spices blend well and give out an aroma.

Mix the rice, dal, salt and water and boil at a low flame uncovered for five minutes. Cover and cook on low heat for nearly twenty five to thirty minutes until the dal and rice have softened.

This recipe is good for all dosha (tridoshic) but mainly beneficial for Kapha dosha.