Masala Khichdi with Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Mahatma® Ready-to-Heat Basmati Rice (8.8 oz pouch)
• 1/2 cup split yellow moong dal (or red lentils)
• 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas, cauliflower, etc.)
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger (or 1/2 tsp freshly grated)
• Salt to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
• Fresh cilantro and mint leaves
• Toasted peanuts (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges