Monday, May 19, 2008

Pudina and Peas Palav



This rice preparation is best suited when served with a spicy veg or non veg curry.
For this preparation you will need the following.
Rice-Basmati or Sona masoori rice-1 Cup
water-2 cups
Pudina leaves-handful
Coriander leaves-A handful
Kasuri methi-1 Tbsp
Onion-1/2 cup
peas-1 cup
Jeera-1/4 tsp
whole garam masala:
cinnamon-1 stick
cloves-2
Clove-3
Olive-5 Tbsp
Ginger garlic paste-1Tbsp
Gr.chilly-2 slit
Method:
Soak the rice in water for 30 mins.
Heat oil in a non stick pan.Add whole garam masala.Add cumin,when it crackles add the chopped onion.Fry well.Add ginger garlic paste,green chillies,peas,pudina leaves,coriander leaves and kasuri leaves..
Fry well.Add salt to taste.Once the onions have turned slightly brown turn off the heat.Allow to cool.Add 1 Tbs butter or ghee.
Now,add to the the soaked rice.Pressure cook for 2 whistles or cook in the rice cooker.Once the rice is done,gently fold in the rice with the fried ingredients so that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Serve hot with a spicy curry or serve plain.

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