- Rice 2 Cups
- Pudina / Mint Leaves 3 cups
- Coriander Leaves/Cilantro 1 cup
- Coconut grated 1/2 cup
- Green Chilies - 4 to 5 (as per your taste)
- Urad Dal / White Lentils 1 tbsp (grown in Indian subcontinent- Available in Indian Store)
- Tamarind tiny ball
- A pinch of asafoetida / Hing
- Salt to taste
- Cashews for garnishing (Optional)
- Oil - 1 tbsp
Time Required: 20 mins
Method:
Step 01) Cook rice in a pressure cooker once the cooker whistle cools down, take out the rice from the cooker and spread it out on a big plate and let cool for 10 mins. this process helps rice grains to separate nicely
Step 02) Heat oil in a pan, add urud dal, fry till golden brown (take care not to burn it) and keep aside.
Step 03) In the same pan add mint leaves, fry for 2 mins then add coriander leaves, green chilies, tamarind, hing/asafoetida and salt.
Step 04) Lastly add the grated coconut and fry for about 2 to 3 mins until it turns little brown and switch off the flame
Step 05) let them cool for 5 mins. and then transfer into mixer jar add the fried urad dal, half cup of water and blend it into a fine paste.
Step 06) Mix the paste in the cooled rice without breaking it too much. Garnish with the roasted cashews and serve.
Step 01) Cook rice in a pressure cooker once the cooker whistle cools down, take out the rice from the cooker and spread it out on a big plate and let cool for 10 mins. this process helps rice grains to separate nicely
Step 02) Heat oil in a pan, add urud dal, fry till golden brown (take care not to burn it) and keep aside.
Step 03) In the same pan add mint leaves, fry for 2 mins then add coriander leaves, green chilies, tamarind, hing/asafoetida and salt.
Step 04) Lastly add the grated coconut and fry for about 2 to 3 mins until it turns little brown and switch off the flame
Step 05) let them cool for 5 mins. and then transfer into mixer jar add the fried urad dal, half cup of water and blend it into a fine paste.
Step 06) Mix the paste in the cooled rice without breaking it too much. Garnish with the roasted cashews and serve.
