<ul>
<li>1 cup rice (preferably basmati or sona masoori)</li>
<li>&frac12; cup split yellow moong dal (lentils)</li>
<li>1 medium onion, chopped</li>
<li>1 medium tomato, chopped</li>
<li>1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes, etc.)</li>
<li>2-3 green chilies, slit</li>
<li>1 tsp ginger-garlic paste</li>
<li>1 tsp cumin seeds</li>
<li>&frac12; tsp turmeric powder</li>
<li>1 tsp garam masala</li>
<li>4 cups water (adjust as needed)</li>
<li>2 tbsp ghee or oil</li>
<li>Salt to taste</li>
<li>Fresh coriander leaves for garnish</li>
</ul>