firstly, in a pressure cooker heat 1 tbsp ghee and saute 1 tsp jeera, 1 bay leaf and pinch of hing.

continue to saute ½ onion till it turns translucent.

now add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 green chilli, saute well.

further add 1 tomato and saute till it turns soft and mushy.

additionally add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp salt and saute.

add in ½ cup rice and ½ cup moong dal, soaked for 20 mins.

saute on low flame for a minute or till moong dal turns aromatic.

pour 3½ cup of water and stir well. pour 4-5 cups of water if looking for watery consistency.

pressure cook for 5 whistles.

once the pressure settles, mix gently adding 2 tbsp coriander leaves.

finally, serve moong dal khichdi with curd or pickle.