Method-
Put the spices into a pan with 2 cups of water . Bring the water to boil, turn off the heat, cover the pan and allow to infuse into a savory aromatic liquid.
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Pressure cook the baby potatoes for 2 whistles, peel the skin. Heat oil in a non stick pan and shallow fry these baby potatoes, till it turns slightly brown. Place them in a kitchen towel, to drain off the excess oil.
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In the same pan, add 2 tsp. of ghee and fry some sliced onions until golden brown and reserve for garnish.
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Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped garlic and ginger, fry for a min. Add the remaining chopped onions and fry until soft. Allow it to cool and whizz the mixture in a blender.
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Heat another tablespoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add in the coriander and mint leaves, fry for a min, add the grinded mixture and fry for a couple of mins.
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Now add the chopped tomatoes along with the spice powders , mix well and cook in low flame until the oil begins to seperate.
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When the tomatoes get blended well, tip in the baby potatoes and mix it gently. Cook for few more mins. Remove from heat and reserve.
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Now its time to cook our rice, In a pan, add the rice along with savory liquid, strain and add it.
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Reduce the heat ,cover and cook until the liquid gets evaporated. Finally rice is ready. Mix the prepared baby potato masala with rice and enjoy.
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Before serving garnish with fried onions and flaked almonds.
Courtesy: Veggie Paradise
Ingredients: 15 - 20 nos of baby potatoes
1 cup of rice
2 big sized onions, sliced
1 big sized tomato, finely chopped
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of garam masala powder
1 tsp of chilli powder
Garlic and ginger, chopped
Handful of mint and corainder leaves
2 tbsp flaked almonds
Oil / Ghee
salt
For the aromatic liquid:
5 cardamom
1 tsp of black peppercorns
2 - 3 bay leaves
1 tsp of aniseed
8-10 cloves
Small cinnamon stick