Lima Beans/ Vaal Khichdi

Ingredients:

1 cup Lima Beans
1 1/2 cup Rice
5 Tbsp Butter
2 Bay leaf
1 tsp Cumin seeds
3 Cloves (Optional)
3-4 Garlic cloves mashed or chopped (Optional)
2 small Cinnamon piece (Optional)
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Red chilly powder (Can add more as per taste)
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
2 cup chopped Vegetables (I've used 1/2 cup peas, 1/4 cup brinjal, 1/4 cup potato, 1/4 cup french beans, 3/4 cup cauliflower)
1 big Onion (chopped)
4 cup Water
Salt as per taste

Method:
Wash Lima beans and Rice under water. Soak them for 10-15 minutes. Rinse water, keep aside.
In a pressure cooker heat butter then add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds.
When cumin seeds start to splutter add all vegetables and dry ingredients like turmeric powder, red chilly powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix it well.
Add rice and lima beans, give it a stir for 2 minutes on medium heat.Add 4 cup water. 
Let it cook till 4 whistles.
Serve it hot with Curd/ Buttermilk or Kadhi.

Note: 

Vaal Khichdi is a delicious rice based dish from the Gujarati cuisine made with rice and lima beans (commonly called as Vaal Dal in Gujarati).

This dish is a healthy and nutritional one dish meal that can be eaten on its own or served with yoghurt/ buttermilk or kadhi.

Note: 
Vaal Khichdi is a delicious rice-based dish from the Gujarati cuisine made with rice and lima beans (commonly called as Vaal Dal in Gujarati).
This dish is a healthy and nutritional one-dish meal that can be eaten on its own or served with yoghurt/ buttermilk or kadhi.

Benefits:
Lima beans are a very healthy food item and also protects and cures many diseases. It gives you an almost complete balanced diet.
They are highly nutritious and have a high content of Vitamins A, B and C which help in making the body strong and healthy and protect against innumerable diseases. 
It also has a high fibre content, is highly beneficial for diabetic patients which regulates blood sugar levels normal. It also raises the energy level. 
Lima beans are very well known for lowering cholesterol levels.
After a meal, and also helps in proper functioning of your digestive system. 

It is a rich source of iron which is especially needed by a menstruating woman, most of whom suffer from iron deficiencies. Iron is also responsible for the building of haemoglobin, which is a vital component of blood.