step 1

Measure the rice in cups. 

Measure double the amount plus 1/4 cup of boiling water to the rice. 

Keep the water hot.

step 2

Wash the rice and the daal separately. Drain them and keep aside.

step 3

In a big pot heat the ghee (oil) and add the whole spices. 

Fry for a few seconds, until the flavours are released.

step 4

Add the onion and fry until transparent.

Add the turmeric powder and fry for one minute longer.

Add ginger and garlic, fry for one minute.

Add the rice and fry for a few minutes until the grains separate from each other.

step 5

Add the ground spices, moong daal, water and salt. 

Let it cook until rice is done.

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Serve hot accompanied by Khadhi or Raita.

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