Boil the Tur Dal and Peanuts (after washing it) till the dal is half cooked

Meanwhile, Grind garlic, ginger, khopra together.

When the dal is done (half cooked) pour some oil in the pan / pot / cooker in which you want to make the khichari. When the oil is heated put the jeera & rai in it. After these splutter, put the garlic-ginger-khopra paste in it and mix it well in the oil.

Put tomato, garam masala and chilli powder and mix well.

Now pour the boiled tur dal-peanuts and rice into this. Pour water, as required (I normally use 2.5 to 3 cups, to cook. Add salt. Place a lid and let the khichari cook - will take 15 mins. If using a cooker - 4 whistles.

Garnish with corriander when ready. Serve hot with Pickle, Papad.