Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup long grain raw rice,
3 cups water,
1/4 cup boiled peas,
1/4 cup gherkins chopped vertically,
1/4 cup brinjal pieces,
7-8 no. fried cashewnuts,
10 no. curry leaves,
2 tsp Maharashtrian goda masala or garam masala powder,
2 tsp turmeric powder,
1/2 tsp asafoetida,salt,
sugar to taste,
2 tsp ghee,
chopped coriander leaves and,
fresh grated coconut for garnishing
2 cinnamon sticks,
3-4 cloves,
3-4 bay leaves.

masala:
1/4 cup dry shredded coconut,
4 red chilies,
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds,
Lightly roast all the items and grind.

Method:

1. Take the rice Wash and drain. Keep aside for 1/2 an hour.
2. Heat Oil in pan then add the whole garam masala. When all the masala ingredients sizzle, add turmeric powder and asafoetida.
3. Then add curry leaves, and chopped gherkins. Once soft, add peas and brinjal pieces and fry.
4. Now add the raw rice and keep stirring for some time on medium heat. Pour boiling water all over into the rice and vegetable mixture. Stir well.
5. Once rice come to boil until it shows bubbles on top.
6. Now turn the heat to low and add the ground masala, ghee, salt and sugar. Cover and cook.
7. Rice is done when all the water evaporates. Garnish with cashewnuts, coconut and coriander leaves.

Making time: 25 minutes

Serves: 3 persons

Shelflife: Best fresh.

Note: This dish( cuisine) can also be served without any side dish to accompany it . If needed, pickles and papads can be served with this.

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