Recipe

Prepare the rice and lentil mixture:
Take 1 cup of fine rice in a bowl.
Add ¼ cup yellow lentils and ¼ cup split green gram to the rice.
Mix them properly, and wash them thoroughly with water.
Drain the water and keep the rice-lentil mixture aside.
2)   Pressure Cook the Khichdi:
Transfer the washed rice and lentils to a pressure cooker.
Add 3+1/2 to 4 cups of water to the cooker.
Add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt (as needed), and some peanuts.
Add 2 tbsp of clarified butter (ghee) and mix well.
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes after the pressure builds up.
3) Prepare garnish ingredients: Finely chop a piece of bottle gourd, a piece of carrot, a piece of tomato, a piece of onion, a piece of green chilli, cloves of garlic, and a small piece of ginger for garnishing.
4)   Prepare tempering (tadka) and garnish:
Heat clarified butter (ghee) in a separate pot with a thick bottom.
Add 1 tbsp mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (Hing), chopped onions, and ginger-garlic-green chilli paste.
Cook until the onions turn translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt (as needed), ½ teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 tbsp red chilli powder.
Mix well, let it cook for 1-2 min, and add chopped bottle gourd and carrots.
Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Open the cooker as soon as the pressure is released.
Add the boiled khichdi to the pot with the prepared carrot and bottle gourd mixture.
Add 1+1/2 cups of water and mix well.
Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander leaves.
5)   Prepare Raita (Curd side dish):
Whisk the curd in a bowl.
Add ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coriander-cumin powder, 2 to 3 tablespoons of salted boondi, and a small disco urad papad (if using).
Mix well, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Tips:
Rinse rice and lentils before cooking.
Ensure proper sealing of the pressure cooker.
Adjust spice levels according to taste.
Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
Temper spices on medium heat.
Use fresh curd for Raita.
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Cautions:
Handle the pressure cooker carefully.
Be cautious while adding spices to hot oil.
Take care when combining hot ingredients.
Check for food allergies.
Avoid overcooking for the right consistency.
Be attentive while adjusting the gas flame.