A simple sprouts and rice combo prepared South Gujarati way.Laal vaal na bhaat
Ingredients
1 cup laal vaal ni daal
1 cup rice
salt to taste
1 tbsp raisins
1 tsp Gujarati Garam Masala
1/2 tsp sugar
3 cups water
Grind to a fine paste
1/4 cup cilantro/coriander leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2" ginger
3 green chilies
Tempering
2 tsp oil or ghee/clarified butter
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves, torn
1/8 tsp ajmo/owa/carrom seeds/ajwain
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Method
1. Rinse and drain rice.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add the tempering ingredients.
3. As they sizzle, add raisins. When they puff up, add ground paste.
4. Fry for 5 minutes. Add rice and vaal daal. Saute for 2 minutes.
5. Add 3 cups water, salt, sugar, Gujarati garam masala. Bring to boil.
6. Close the lid. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
7. Serve hot with chhas or yogurt.
Note -
1. Basmati or Surti Kolum rice can be used for this recipe.
