For Week 2 of BM #26, I have chosen the theme which says I need to pick an ingredient and cook from 3 different cookbooks. An additional complication is to cook from a combo of courses. I have chosen to post a basic recipe, a rice based recipe and an Indian dessert.
The ingredient I chose is yogurt/curds. At least in our families, yogurt forms a very important component of a meal. So for Day 1, Week 2 here is a unique rice, which I recently noted from a telugu cookbook, 'Pasandaina Pulao and Fried Ricelu' by Smt. Vasundhara.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mint flavored rice but my husband didn't care too much for it. So I guess it is individual preference.
Ingredients -
Basmati Rice 1 1/2 cups
Chana Dal 1/2 cup
Onion sliced 1/2 cup
Mint leaves , finely chopped 2 Tbsp
Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste 2 tsp
Oil 1 Tbsp
Ghee 1 Tbsp
Yogurt / Curd 3/4 cup
Salt and Turmeric as needed
Garam Masala 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder as needed
Lime/Lemon juice as needed
Saffron strands a pinch
Method Of Preparation -
Pressure cook the chana dal and set aside.
Cook the basmati rice until it is about 3/4ths done. (I cooked in a rice cooker and switched off 12 min before it was done.)
While the rice is cooking, in a heated pan heat oil and saute the onions until they are golden brown.
Add the ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, chopped mint and remove from fire.
Add the cooked and drained chana dal, salt, turmeric, garam masala, red chilli powder. Mix well and blend in the curds too and set aside.
In a different kadai, heat ghee and spread a layer of cooked basmati rice. Spread the chana dal mixture and cover it up with the rest of the basmati rice.
Sprinkle saffron strands and lemon juice, cover and cook for another 10-12 min until the rice is cooked fully.
Mix well and serve for a delightful experience.
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Preparation Time 50 min
Serves 2-3
The rice looks very yummy & healthy. Your recipe is very easy to follow & a great idea for lunch box.
I never thought of this combo for rice...Perfect for lunch box recipes..
sujamd
Mom makes this very often when we are travelling or when she does not want to cook. very enriching dish.
looks yumm... :)
Am sure there will be some crunch in between every scoop
The book name sounds so interesting..:)..looking forward to check out the rest Harini...many times I have seen that with one pot meals, athamma and I like it whereas hubby isn't for it..so I simply settle for 2 votes..:)
Adding channa dhal to pulao is very new to me. Pulao looks delicious...
Who can resist to this beautiful bowl,inviting pulao.
The name is so new to me. Rice looks very nice Harini...lovely oe pot dish
OMG !!!!!!!!!!!... Just amazing dear.. looks super perfect and awesome..
Looks yummy & wonderful... :-)
Yummy and a different rice dish...
very nice recipe. Simple and easy to make :)
Interesting one pulav kind rice with curd. Good one for lunch box.
Chana dal in pulav is very new to me!!! Rice must have been very flavorful! !!!
This definitely looks yumm! Nice pics. :)
Very flavorful one pot meal.
simple and delicious
Flavorful and filling rice. Looks delicious
Traditional Hyderabadi pulao look so perfect. my fav too...
interesting adding of channa dal in a pulao... and this one pot pulao is so flavorful and aromatic...
Sowmya
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That is such a flavorful and hearty rice dish.. Looks delicious.