To begin making the Chana Dal Khichdi, wash the rice and chana dal with water. Soak each of them in water separately for about an hour. Heat a pressure cooker and add chana dal in it. Cook it till the cooker releases 1 whistle as we want to cook the dal only half. Once done, switch off the heat and keep it aside.
After 30 seconds, add green chilies and ginger and cook them until the ginger is cooked very well. Add rice, cooked chana dal, turmeric powder and salt according to taste and cook for a minute. After a minute, add 2 cups of water. Mix it well and cook it for about 20-25 minutes on a medium flame till it becomes dry and tender.
Heat a pressure cooker and add chana dal in it. Cook it till the cooker releases 1 whistle as we want to cook the dal only half. Once done, switch off the heat and keep it aside.
Though 1 hour and 45 minutes are required, most of that is spent letting the chana dal soak! Soak: Add chana dal to a pot and cover with water. Let soak for 1 to 2 hours (or 8 hours, if starting in the morning before work). Strain before using.