Chicken Khichda

salt to taste

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds powder

1/2 cup overnight soaked barley (jau)

1/2 cup overnight soaked black-eyed beans (lobia)

2 glasses water

2-3 baby potatoes (cut into 4)

2 carrots (finely chopped)

10-12 pcs finely chopped french beans

3 cloves (optional)

2 green cardamom

1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

250 gm boneless chicken (cubed)

for tadka: 1 tsp oil, 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds. 2 whole red chilli (optional)

2-3 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves (for garnishing)