Gourmet

Green peas and rice cooked in a flavourful masala.

June 02, 2013 06:53 PM
Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4
 Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes
 Category: Veg
Ingredients
Fresh green peas 1 cup
 
Rice,soaked 1 1/2 cups
 
Coriander seeds 1 tablespoon
 
Fennel seeds (saunf) 1/2 teaspoon
 
Ginger 1 inch piece
 
Garlic 3-4 cloves
 
Green chilli 1
 
Fresh coriander leaves,roughly chopped 1/4
 
Onions,chopped 2 large
 
Scraped coconut 1 tablespoon
 
Cinnamon 2 inch stick
 
Cloves 4
 
Black peppercorns 4
 
Oil 2 tablespoons
 
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
 
Red chilli powder 1 tablespoon
 
Jaggery (gur),grated 2 tablespoons
 
Salt to taste
 
Ghee 2 teaspoons
Method
Grind coriander seeds, fennel seeds, ginger, garlic, green chilli, coriander leaves, half the onions, coconut, one inch cinnamon, two cloves, two peppercorns to a fine paste with sufficient water.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add the remaining cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns and sauté for half a minute. Add the remaining onion and sauté till golden brown. Add green peas, ground masala and sauté till the oil separates. 

Add rice, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and sauté for two to three minutes. Add three cups of water, jaggery, salt and mix well.

Cover and cook till the rice is three-fourth done. Drizzle ghee, cover and cook till the rice is completely done. Serve hot.
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