Khichuri

• 1 cup yellow mung dal (beans)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon dried ginger
• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or basmati)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (ghee or butter)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste (original: Salt and pepper to taste)
• 1/2 cup yogurt (optional)
• 1 medium-sized tomato (chopped)
• 10 sprigs chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon tamarind sauce
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon fresh/frozen curry leaves (available at Asian stores)

Variation

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup mung dal (split yellow)
• 1 thumb-sized ginger root (chopped or grated)
• Mineral salt to taste (original: Mineral salt to taste)
• 2 teaspoons ghee
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 bulb lemongrass
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• A handful fresh cilantro leaves (original: A handful fresh cilantro leaves)
• 2 cups assorted vegetables (cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, okra, lotus roots; cut into cubes)