For Khichdi:-Wash and soak dal rice in a bowl for 1/2 hour Heat ghee in a cooker add cumin seeds bay leaf cardamom cinnamon stick few curry leaves asafoetida and coarsely crushed black pepper. Add dal and rice turmeric powder salt mix well. Now add 2 cups of water and also dal rice soaked water. Mix properly close the lid. And whistle 3-4. Khichdi ready.