Rinse well rice and moongdal 3-4 times .

Soak moongdal and rice together for 15-20 minutes , drain water completely and set aside.

In a mixer jar /blender , add fresh coconut , cumin seeds, black peppercorns , green chillies, ginger and turmeric powder.

Blend to a semi fine paste without adding water.

In a pressure cooker , heat 2 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee

Add mustard seeds when it starts to splutter , add curry leaves , dry red chillies and pinch of hing.

Now tip in ground masala paste and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Add soaked and drained , rice and moongdal , mix well everything along with masala paste.

Now add 2.5 Cup of hot water , ½ Cup of Tamarind juice extract and stir well.

Add salt to taste.

Close pressure cooker lid and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles on medium heat.

Allow pressure to settle down on its own , completely.

Remove lid , mix well everything and serve with coconut chutney or Tamarind gojju.