Traditional Kicheri is a blend of lentils and rice with spices.  This is a very easy dish to make especially with red lentils (Masoor Dal) which cooks in a just a few minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Cup Basmati Rice 
• 1/2 cup masoor dal 
• 2 whole clove 
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick 
• 2 green cardamom pods 
• 1 tsp of turmeric 
• 3 bay leaves 
• 3 curry leaves 
• cooling soma salt to taste 
• 2 cups water 

Instructions:

Wash the basmati rice and the masoor dal thoroughly under running water. Put in the pot. Add the water. Add all the spices and bring to a boil on high heat. Then cover and lower the heat to a minimum and cook slowly for 10-12 minutes. After the Kitcheri is ready, sauté 1 tsp of panch phoran in one tablespoon of olive oil. Add a few chopped fresh cilantro leaves. Add onto the kitcheri. Cover again and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.