Black Gram and Rice Bowl

1Preparation 1. Rinse the black gram (1 cup) and rice (1 cup) separately under running water (2 cups) until the water (2 cups) runs clear. Soak both in water (2 cups) for 30 minutes.

2Cooking the Black Gram (1 cup) and Rice (1 cup) 2. In a pressure cooker, heat some oil. Add the chopped onions and green chilies (2); sauté until the onions turn translucent.

3Add the tomatoes (2), ginger-garlic paste (1 tablespoon), turmeric powder (1 teaspoon), cumin powder (1 teaspoon), coriander powder (1 teaspoon), and salt. Cook until the tomatoes (2) are soft.

4Drain the water (2 cups) from the soaked black gram (1 cup) and rice (1 cup). Add them to the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water (2 cups).

5Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 4 whistles or until the black gram (1 cup) and rice (1 cup) are well cooked.

6Assembling the Bowl 6. Once cooked, allow the pressure to release naturally. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

7Serve the black gram (1 cup) and rice (1 cup) bowl hot with a side of lemon wedges for squeezing over.