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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Split green gram rice...


INGREDIENTS:


Basmati rice - 1 cup.
Split green gram - 1/2 cup.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp.
Curry leaves - 1 sprig.
Oil - 2tbsp.
Red chilies - 2.
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.
Sesame seeds, black or white - 1/2 tsp. (optional).
Salt to taste.


Water - double the quantity of rice and gram.

METHOD:


Heat oil. Add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, chilies and curry leaves. When it crackles add turmeric powder, split green gram, rice and fry for few seconds. Add 4 cups water and bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat till the rice and gram is soft.

If using pressure cooker, add water to the proportion of 1:2, (1 cup rice plus 2 cups water and for 1/2 cup gram-1 cup water) bring to boil, cover and cook for 7 minutes over medium heat and remove. Let it cool till all the pressure goes. Add salt. Sprinkle lime juice and serve.


"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"

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