Mary's khichdi, & Nupur's kadhi

1. In ghee, sauté 2 tsp of jeera, and 3 chopped garlic cloves, a pinch of hing & turmeric. Add 1/2 cup soaked rice and 1/2 cup soaked moong dal. Sauté and then add 2 cups of water.
2. Cook in a pressure cooker on medium flame for 1 whistle.

For Kadhi,
1. Mix 3 tbsp of besan with a cup of yogurt. Add salt and a cup of water and whisk.
2. In hot oil, splutter a tsp of mustard. Add a tsp of jeera, 2-3 red chillies, a tsp of ginger garlic paste, a few curry leaves. Add the yogurt mix and cook for 10mins until the besan is cooked.