Ingredients:

Raw rice/long grain rice 1 cup

Yellow moong dal/Pasi paruppu 1/4 cup

Grated coconut,for garnish(Optional) 3-4 tblsp

Salt 1 & 1/4 tsp or as needed

Water 2 cups


To temper

Oil 2 tsp

Mustard 3/4 tsp

Green chilli,slit 3-4 nos

curry leaves 1 sprig

Asafoetida 1/8 tsp


Method:


In a heavy bottomed pan( I used cooker itself), dry roast rice and dal together till the rice turns milky white and nice aroma rises. Keep aside.

Add the oil in the cooker directly and temper with the items given in order.

Add two cups water,salt and the roasted rice & dal mixture and mix well.

Pressure cook for 3 whistles in medium flame.

Serve hot with little coconut gratings and coconut thogayal for accompaniment.

Tip: You can add a tsp of coconut oil if you dont have coconut grating.

Recipe and image: Raks Kitchen