Name: Sukhila Khechudi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: odia
Ingredients: 1 cup Gobindobhog Rice (Any short-grain aromatic rice can be used as a substitute.); 1 cup Moong Dal (Split and skinned yellow lentils.); 3 tbsp Ghee; 2 pcs Bay Leaf; 1 inch Cinnamon Stick; 3 pcs Green Cardamom (Lightly crushed to release flavor.); 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 inch piece Ginger (Finely grated.); 2 pcs Green Chili (Slit lengthwise.); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste.); 1 tsp Sugar (Balances the flavors, a key element in Odia cuisine.); 4 cups Hot Water (Using hot water ensures even cooking.); 10 pcs Cashews (Optional, for garnish and richness.); 2 tbsp Fresh Grated Coconut (For garnish.)