Ingredients 2 cups raw rice, washed and cooked such that the grains remain seperate 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 sprig curry leaves Juice of one large lime 2 tablespoon peanuts, skinned 2 dry red chillies 1 tsp urad dal 1 tsp channa dal A small piece of ginger, crushed 3-4 green chillies, slit 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp grated coconut Salt to taste 2 tbsp cooking oil Method Heat the oil and add the dals,mustard seeds, curry leaves, cumin, green chillies, red chillies, peanuts and ginger. When the dals turn brown, add the turmeric and the ginger. Fry for another minute till the mustard crackles. Now add the grated coconut and the lime juice and reduce heat. Heat through and remove. Mix this with cooked rice as required and add salt to taste. The lime mixture is usually mixed with the cooked rice just before serving. |