SOUTH INDIAN BASMATI RICE

SOUTH INDIAN BASMATI RICE

Basmati Rice

– 3 Cups

Red Chillies

– 8

Split Channa Dal

– 2 Tsp

Peanuts

– 2 Tsp

Coriander Seeds

– 2 Tsp

Cashewnuts

– 1 Tsp

Fenugreek Seeds

– 1 Tsp

Salt

– To Taste

Heeng

– A Pinch

Curry Leaves

– Few

Split Urad Dal

– 2 Tsp

Oil

– ½ Cup

Tamarind Pulp

– 1 Cup

METHOD OF PREPARATION

  • Basmati Rice should be boiled and drained. Half tea spoon Oil should be heated.
  • Fenugreek seeds, heeng, turmeric powder, red chilies and tamarind pulp should be added. It should be cooked till it becomes thick. It should be removed and kept aside.
  • Coriander seeds, red chilies and split urad dal should be roasted.
  • Basmati Rice should be put in a pan. The powder should be sprinkled over Rice.
  • The remaining oil is taken and split channa dal, peanuts and cashew nuts are fried till golden brown color is attained. Curry leaves should be added.
  • This mixture should be poured over Haryana king basmati rice.
  • Tamarind mixture should be added to Rice and it should be mixed well.
  • It should be served hot with Papads and Wafers.