Flattened Rice Pilaf

•Flattened rice, thick type (poha)…………………………2 C

•Yogurt……………………………………………………………1 C

•Ghee/oil………………………………………………………..2Tbsp

•Black mustard seeds…………………………………………1 Tsp

•Cumin seeds……………………………………………………1 Tsp

•Yellow asafetida powder………………………………….½ Tsp

•Chana dal………………………………………………………2Tsp

•Urad dal………………………………………………………..1Tsp

•Peanuts………………………………………………………….½C

•Coconut grated……………………………………………….¼ C

•Fresh curry leaves…………………………………………….8-10

•Ginger finely grated…………………………………………1 Tbsp

•Green chilies…………………………………………………..2

•Tomatoes chopped…………………………………………..3big

•Turmeric powder……………………………………………..½ Tsp

•Sambar powder………………………………………………1 Tsp

•Salt………………………………………………………………..1½Tsp

•Chopped fresh coriander leaves…………………………2Tbsp

•Cucumber peeled and Diced into 1cmcubes……………………………………….½

1) Wash the flat rice in water and drain. Combine it with the yogurt and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

2) Heat the ghee/oil in a pan over moderate heat, Add mustard seeds and when they crackle and pop, drop in the cumin, stir until they darken a few shades.

3) Now add asafetida, chana dal, urad dal and peanuts and fry them until golden. Add coconut, curry leaves, ginger, chilies and sauté for a while. Add the tomatoes and stirring often; cook until the tomatoes turn pulpy. Add the turmeric, sambar powder, salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.