Microwave Indian Cooking................Really?

I needed a fast recipe for mung dal, and I came across a recipe for microwave mung beans and rice. I was a little dubious at first, but I figured I would give it a try. I am really impressed. This is one of the easiest dishes I have ever made, and it tasted great. The blend of the black and red pepper give it nice heat, and the rice and Mung beans contrast for a great consistency. Here is my slightly adjusted version of the recipe:

Mag ni dal ni Khichdi

1 cup rice, rinsed
1 cup mung dal, rinsed
1 Tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 small length cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp salt

Melt ghee in microwave. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, and black pepper and cook 20 seconds. Add ginger garlic paste, red pepper, turmeric, and salt and cook 30 seconds. Add rice, mung dal, and 4 cups water. Stir well and cook 20 minutes. Serve.