A tasty blend of rice and lentils, this is a quick 2 in 1 if you are in a hurry. This can be had with a simple accompaniment like curd raita or tomato chutney.
You will need:
Basmati rice - 2 cups
Masoor dal : 1 cup
Ginger garlic paste : 2 tsp
Cinnamon : 1 stick
Cardamom : 1
Clove : 2 buds
Bay leaf : 2
Shahjeera : 1/4 tsp
Peppercorns : 1/2 tsp, coarsely ground
Oil : 1 TBS
Salt to taste.
Method :
Wash rice and dal together. Keep aside.
In a kadai, pour in the oil. When hot, add shahjeera, bay leaf, clove, cinnamon, pepper corns and cardomom. Immediately add ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 mins.Add the rice lentil mix and stir so that the mix is coated with the oily paste.Add double the quantity of water ( 6 cups) and salt. Stir lightly and let boil. As soon as it boils, lower to simmer. Put on the lid and let it cook till there is no water. When you feel that the rice is cooked, open and gently lower the back of a spoon till it touches the bottom. There should be no water. If dry, then turn off the stove.
