1. Clean and wash the rice and dal and mix them.

2. Soak and drain the dal and rice mixture and keep for about 15 mins.

3. Heat oil, add curry leaves and dried red chillies and asafetida.

4. Add the soaked and drained rice and dal mixture and add turmeric powder and mix well.

5. Add 3 cups of hot water and mix well.

6. Now add the black masala,ground cummin and desiccated coconut powder,salt and sugar and mix well.

7. Cook in pressure cooker/rice cooker till done.

8. Garnish with freshly grated coconut and coriander.

9. Serve hot with ghee,papads or tomato saar.

Note:This khichdi goes well with milk as well.