This flavored Rice with dehydrated lentil dumplings recipe is from the state of kings, Rajasthan.
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
½ Cup Mangodi
¼ Cup Peas
1 Onion, sliced
3 Cups Basmathi Rice
Few Almonds, Chopped
Few Raisins
2tsp Chili-Garlic-Ginger Paste
1tbsp Ghee
1tbsp Oil
2 Bay leaves
2 pieces of Cinnamon
4 Cloves
2 Cardamom, Crushed
½ tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds
½ tsp Saunf / Aniseed
Few Sprigs of Coriander leaves, Chopped finely
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat ½ tbsp Oil and add Mangodi. Fry until they change color. Remove and keep aside.
Heat the remaining Oil and Ghee in a kadai / pan. Add Bay leaves, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Jeera, Saunf, Onion, and Chili-Garlic-Ginger paste and sauté until the Onions are translucent. Add Almonds and Raisins. Add Rice, Peas, and Salt and stir.
Add 6 Cups of water and close the pan and cook until done.
Remove to a serving dish and garnish with Coriander leaves. Serve hot with Raitha.
