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Masala Rice
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
A regular tiffin recipe from a Gulf News Cookery Book
Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup frozen garden peas
1 large onion, sliced
2 -3 green chilies, deseeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger, paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
2 tablespoons yoghurt
2 -3 cardamoms
3 tablespoons oil
salt
Directions:
1. Wash and soak rice for around 1/2 an hour.
2. In the meanwhile, cut the vegetables.
3. Mix the spice powders and yogurt together in a bowl.
4. Heat oil.
5. Saute the onion till light brown.
6. Add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute till brown.
7. Add the spice paste and saute for 5 mins more.
8. Add some water if needed to avoid burning.
9. Add the potatoes, peas and rice saute for few mins.
10. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
11. Stir and cover with a lid and cook on low till cooked.
12. Garnish with coriander and fried cashew nuts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com