Khichdi

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1 cup white rice (such as basmati)

1 cup dried yellow split mung beans (moong dal) or red lentils

3 Tbsp. butter, ghee, extra-virgin olive oil, or other fat

2 tsp. cumin seeds

1 large onion or 3 medium shallots, diced (about 1 ½ to 2 cups)

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or ½ tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground turmeric

1 fresh Thai chile, jalapeño, or serrano, halved lengthwise, or 1 dried red chile, or ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (such as cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes)

1 cup chopped leafy greens (such as kale, Swiss chard, or spinach)

2 ½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

½ cup frozen sweet peas (optional)

Chopped cilantro and/or plain whole-milk yogurt, for topping (optional)

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