BADI PULAO

Spicy dal wadis in fragrant pulao(rice) Preparation Time : 30 minutes Cooking Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients

rice, soaked 1 cup Amritsari urad dal wadis, crushed (50 grams) 3 Ghee 3 tablespoons Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons Coriander powder 2 teaspoons Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 4 tablespoons

Method

Heat ghee in a pan and saute badis until golden. Add rice and stir gently.Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder and saute for a minute. Add two and a half cups of water and bring it to a boil. As it begins to boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for ten minutes. Stir in garam masala powder and salt. Simmer further until water is absorbed and rice is cooked. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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Tip

* After buying fresh oysters or clams in the shell, let them chill in the freezer for an hour or longer to make them easier to shuck or open.

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