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Moong Dal Kichdi- a comfort food

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Kichdi is a comfort food for me.  It is a one pot meal. It is easy on the stomach and nutritious as well. The mushy and colorful kichdi is a feast to the eyes. Even kids will like it (you can try this recipe for those picky eaters). Pair it with some raita and pickle, or just plain yogurt and enjoy this plateful of goodnees. Yum. Here is my version of Kichdi. Ingredients: 1. Basmati rice - 1 cup 2. Moong dal - 1/2 cup 3. Beans  - 1/2 cup  (chopped) 4. Carrot  - 1/4 cup  (chopped) 5. Potato  - 1  (medium size, chopped) 6. Green chilli  - 2  (chopped) 7. Tomato (medium size) - 1 (chopped) 8. Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp 9. Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp 10. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp 11. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp 12. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp 13. Onion - 1 (finely chopped) 14. Oil - 1 tbsp  15. Ghee - 2 tbsp 16. Salt - to taste 17. Water - 2 1/2 - 3 cups Method: Wash and soak the basmati rice and moong dal for about ...