For spice mixture:

1. First roast dal, red chillies, cumin and pepper corns with a little oil.
2. Now saute the shallots, garlic, tamarind and curry leaves.
3. Powder the dal, red chillies, pepper corns and cumin then add other ingredients and coarsely grind.
4. This can be used according to your taste.
5. Leftover can be stored in the fridge for later use.

For rice:

1. Heat oil in the pan, splutter the mustard. Add the steamed sprouts.
2. Saute until the waters are absorbed. Now add the cooked rice.
3. Add the spice mixture, salt and mix until well blended.
4. When the rice becomes hot, put off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
5. Serve this with your favourite chips and onion raita.

Note: Steam the sprouts in a pressure cooker or microwave. Don`t over cook, as it has to be half cooked only.

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