Egg Khichuri

Ingredients:
Moong Dal -1 cup,
Rice  - 4 cups,
Tomatoes(chopped) - 2 cups,
Green chillies - 4-5,
Eggs - 4-5
Ginger paste -3/4 tsp,
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp,
Coriander paste- 1/2 tsp,
Turmeric - 1 tsp,
Ghee - 1/2 cup,
Salt - to taste
Sugar - to taste (optional)
Cashew(optional) - 10-12 kernels
Raisin(optional) -  1/4th cup
Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Water - 10 cups
 

Procedure:
Stage 1: Rice and pulse:
Dry fry Moong dal to light brown color. Allow it to cool down. Then rinse in cold water and keep aside. Rinse cleaned rice in cold water and keep aside.
In a cooker/handi pour water and bring it to a boil. Add the rinsed dal . Stir 2-3 times so that it does not stick to bottom. Add rinsed rice , cover and allow to cook.

Stage 2: Spices:
Beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and turmeric till frothy. In a pan, add 2 tbsp of ghee. Pour the beaten eggs and make a thick omelet. When done cut to small pieces. Fry for a minute more to crisp the outer layer. Keep aside.
Pour the remaining ghee in the pan. Temper cumin seeds until aroma is released. Reduce the flame. Add ginger paste , coriander paste and stir until aroma is released. Add chopped tomatoes, sliced green chillies, salt, sugar, cashew, raisins and fry until oil is released.

Stage 3: Completion:
Open the lid of the cooker/handi and put in 3/4th of fried eggs and fried spices. Stir it well. Put the lid back on and cook until done.
Before serving add lemon juice and garnish it with remaining egg.