Method
- Powder all the ingredients for the dry masala in a blender and keep aside;
- Make sure NOT to add any water while powdering.
- Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan;
- Add jeera and allow it to splutter.
- Drain out the water from the soaked rice;
- Add rice to the pan and saute for minute or two.
- Add the dry masala powder, peas and carrots and the chopped dill leaves;
- Pour about 1.5 cups of water, salt and mix well.
- Bring to boil and then cook covered on medium heat for about 10 mins or until done.
- Switch off the stove; Pour lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot with raita and enjoi!
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Ingredients: 1 cup - basmati rice/long grain rice (washed and soaked in water for about 30 mins)
1/2 to 3/4 bunch - fresh dill leaves, chopped finely
1/2 cup - peas/carrots, fresh/frozen (while using dried peas, soak overnight and pressure cook until done)
1 to 2 tsp - ghee/butter
1/2 tsp - red chili powder
1/2 tsp - haldi
1 tsp - lemon juice
salt as per taste
For Dry Masala:
1 tsp - Jeera
1 tsp - Coriander seeds
1 tsp - Saunf
2" - Cinnamon stick
5 to 7 - cloves
1 to 2 - Bay Leaves
10 to 12 - Black pepper corns
1 to 2 - Elaichi/Cardamoms, de skinned