Vegan Kitchari - Karo Tak

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup split mung dal (mung beans are fine too) soak overnight
• 2/3 cup basmati rice (or other grain)
• 3-4 cups water (a ratio of 1:3 or 1:4)
• 1 tsp organic turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 inch fresh ginger, finely sliced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
• 3 tsp organic sesame oil