Saag Vali Khichri

Directions

1. 1
   Pick over, wash, and drain the mung beans.
2. 2
   Wash and drain the rice.
3. 3
   Wash the spinach well and separate the leaves.
4. 4
   Peel the onion, cut in half lengthwise, and slice into fine half-rounds.
5. 5
   Put the mung beans in a heavy 4-quart pot.
6. 6
   Add water and bring to a boil over a medium-high flame.
7. 7
   Cover, lower heat, and simmer two mintes.
8. 8
   Turn off the heat and let the pot sit, covered, for an hour.
9. 9
   Bring the water to a boil again.
10. 10
    Add the rice and the ginger and bring to a simmer.
11. 11
    Cover, turn heat to low, and cook gently for one hour.
12. 12
    Stir occasionally during this period.
13. 13
    Now add the spinach and salt.
14. 14
    Bring to a simmer.
15. 15
    Cover and cook gently for 1/2 hour, stirring now and then to avoid sticking.
16. 16
    Add a little hot water if the porridge seems too thick.