SPROUTS kichidi

Ingredients
2 tablespoons rice, washed
2 tablespoons sprouts (moong or matki)
1 teaspoon onion, chopped
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 teaspoon ghee
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method
1. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle,
add the asafoetida and garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
2. Add the chopped onion and salt and sauté again for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the rice, sprouts and 3/4 cup of water and pressure cook for
3 whistles.
4. Coarsely mash the khichdi and serve lukewarm with fresh curds or raita