Ram khichdi

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRice basmati
¼cupBoiled peas
2Bay leaves
3Cloves; (3 to 4)
11 inch stick cinnamon
2Cardamons
1Stalk curry leaves
1teaspoonRed chilli powder
½teaspoonGaram masala
½teaspoonDhania powder
¼teaspoonTurmeric
Salt to taste
1Lemon; juice of
1tablespoonCashews
1tablespoonCurrants; (optional)
2tablespoonsGhee; (or oil)
½cupGhatta pieces
1tablespoonJeera and mustard seeds
½cupGram flour
½tablespoonOil
Chilli powder
Salt to taste
¼teaspoonOregano seeds

Directions

FOR GHATTAS

Method for ghattas:

Mix flour, oil, chilli powder, salt and oregano seeds, add 1 tbsp water.

Make a hard dough. Break off a piece and roll into shape and size of a finger.

Put plenty of water to boil. Submerge ghattas (the rolls) and boil till done. (About ½ hour)

Drain, cool and chop into round 1-1½ cm. long. Keep aside.

Method for Rice:

Boil rice in plenty of water. Each grain should be separate.

Heat ghee in kadai (pan). Add mustard seeds, jeera, cashews, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamons and curry leaves.

Add ghattas and peas.

Add masalas, lemon juice and salt.

Stir fry till ghee separates. Add to the rice.

Mix slowly and well. Heat either in warmer, heavy skillet, oven or cooker.

Garnish with coriander.

Serve hot with curds.

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