posted by mnord 06-07-98 3:37 AM
Flavoured Green Gram and Rice
4 tbsp. cooking oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 piece ginger, 1 inch long
4 green chillies chopped
1 piece cinnamon stick, 1 inch long
4 whole green cardamoms
1 tsp. tumeric
salt to taste
350 g. /12 oz. rice
175 g/6 oz split green gram (lentils) washed and soaked for 20 minutes
575 ml. / 2 1/2 cups water
Heat oil and fry onion,garlic, giner, chillies,cinnamon,cardamoms,tumeric salt until onion is soft.
Drain rice and gram, add to the spices and saute for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Take the pan off the heat and leave to rest for 5 minutes.