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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A moist, delicious rice dish made flavorful with the addition of Sambar powder, Indian seasoning for red lentils. The toasted sesame seeds add a tasty nuttiness to the dish. I used basmati rice for this, but jasmine works well, also and is more nutritious. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice |
2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts |
3 tablespoons sesame seeds |
1 tablespoon channa dal |
3 dried red peppers |
4 curry leaves |
1 teaspoon mustard seeds |
2 tablespoons fresh coconut, grated |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon sambhar powder |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
2 tablespoons ghee |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon hing |
Directions:
1. Cook rice and allow to cool.
2. Roast sesame seeds over low heat until light brown in color.
3. Coarsely grind peanuts and sesame seeds (I use a coffee grinder for spices).
4. Heat ghee over medium-high heat.
5. Add chana dal and mustard seeds.
6. When they crackle, add chilis, curry leaves, hing, turmeric, and sambhar powder.
7. Cook 1 minute.
8. Add lemon and rice, sauté 2-3 minutes.
9. Add salt, coconuts, and peanuts & sesame seeds.
10. Stir well and serve hot.
11. 1/2 cup water may be added to increase moisture in rice, to taste.
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