This is the soothing dish I cooked for Nani Mummy when she was in hospital, and that she and Mummy cooked for me when I was unwell. It brought me back to life then, and it still does now.
Mix the moong daal and rice together in a large sieve and rinse well, then put them into a bowl and pour in enough water to cover. Let them soak for 30 minutes–1 hour (the longer they are soaked, the quicker they will cook).
Drain the rice and daal, tip into a large saucepan and pour in about 250 ml (1 cup) of water, just enough to cover. Add the salt and bring t