Festive pulao

Ingredients:

Basmati rice – 3 cups

Shelled peas – ½ cup

Chana dal – 1 tbsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp

Cinnamon – 1” piece

Green chillies – 2

Garam masala powder – 1 tbsp

Cashew nuts – 10-12

Onions – 3 (finely chopped)

Curd – 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coconut milk – 2 cups

Lemon juice – 1tbsp

Ghee – 3 tbsp

Coriander leaves

Method:

v     Grind the onions and green chillies, cinnamon, chana dal, cumin seeds and coriander leaves to a fine paste.

v     Heat the ghee in a kadai and add the rice.

v     Mix salt, turmeric, urad dal and prepared paste and the garam masala powder. Mix well.

v     Add the coconut milk and water enough for the rice to cook.

v     When the rice is half done, add the green peas and the lime juice.

v     Once the rice is completely cooked, mix in the curd.

v     Serve garnished with cashew nuts.