Tomato Red Bean Khichri

From Anita Jaisinghani

1 cup brown basmati rice ¼ cup dried red beans Water for soaking 6 additional cups water, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 tablespoons ghee (plus extra for topping)

Pinch of ground asafetida (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 cups cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup finely chopped mint leaves

Instructions: Rinse the basmati rice and red beans in cold water twice, then soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.

Combine the rice/bean mixture with 4 cups water, salt, turmeric and grated ginger in a stockpot and bring the mixture to a boil. Within a few minutes, a scum will rise to the top (this is the debris from the rice and beans and needs