Scotch Khichdi with Ghee-roast Tomatoes

This ghee-beaten rice and daal dish is the equivalent of chicken soup for the soul in Indian homes. According to 9 out of 10 Desi aunts and uncles, khichdi fixes everything from a dodgy tummy to your neighbour’s best mate’s cousin’s leaky car radiator. Not really, but you know what I mean. Khichdi is the kind of dish that brings comfort to broken spirits or after a long holiday away. The worst kept secret in my family is that a packet of Scotch broth mix makes for an excellent addition to a