Masala Alisa Or Khichda

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 cup Cracked wheat Sooji gothambu
• 1/2 kg Mutton preferably boneless
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 nos Onion thinly sliced, large
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper powder, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Coriander leaves — for garnishing
• Ghee, to taste
• Oil for frying onions

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean the mutton and cut into small pieces.

2. Step 2

   Mix it with the turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, some salt and set aside for about 15 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Pour 5 cups of water into the pressure cooker and add the cracked wheat, 1 chopped onion, garam masala, mutton and 1 tsp of ghee into it.

4. Step 4

   Cook upto 7 - 8 whistles or until the wheat is completely mushy.

5. Step 5

   Fry the remaining onion and set aside.

6. Step 6

   Remove the lid when the cooker cools and scoop out the contents carefully.

7. Step 7

   Heat 2 tsp of ghee in a big kadai or a pan.

8. Step 8

   Add the mutton mixture into it.

9. Step 9

   Adjust the thickness of the khichda as per your need with water and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Add pepper powder and coriander leaves.

11. Step 11

    Cover with lid and switch off the heat.

12. Step 12

    Before serving, stir the fried onions and 1/4 tsp of sugar (optional) into the individual bowls and top with 1 tsp of ghee. Serve hot.