Kitchari

Ingredients

• 200g mung dal or yellow split lentils
• 200g basmati rice*
• 1.25-1.5l water
• 1-inch fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 1 small handful fresh coriander (optional)