1. Take the rice and 2 types of dal in a conatiner and wash it, then keep it to dry.
2. Heat ghee in a container and dash all the vegetables (carrot, green peas, cauliflower) into it.
3. Add all the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric powder, black pepper) to it.
4. Add the ginger paste to it.
5. Cook for 5 minutes till the spice emits a typical smell of the bay leaf.
6. Add the cinnamom and cardamom to the mixture.
7. Add the already washed dal and rice to the fried masala.
8. Add the paneer chunks to it.
9. Add 2 cups of water and allow it to simmer.
10. Keep adding water as required by the mixture, but you must see that it does not burn.
11. Slowly you will observe that all the vegetables and lentils take an even shape and it turns a nice color.
12. Just use a spoon to test the softness of the rice and lentil.
13. When you feel that the grains are soft and ready to eat, then sprinkle some salt according to your choice.
14. You may switch off the stove.
15. For an ultimate taste you may add a dollop of butter on top of the prepared khichdi.

Recipe and image: swetawriter