Dalimbi Bhat / Vaal Rice

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Basmati rice 1 cup

Sprouted vaal 1 cup

Onion 1 medium size chopped lengthwise

Coriander seeds 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Chopped green chilies

Garam masala 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves 4-5

Chopped coriander 1 tsp

Tamarind 1/2 tsp

Jagery 1/2 tsp

Ghee 2 tbsp

Hot water 2 cups (Depending on how old is rice)

Salt to taste

Method

Wash the rice with water. Drain the water keep rice aside. 

Heat ghee in pressure cooker (2-3 lit). The add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies and chopped coriander. Saute for about 1 min.

Then add vaal, mix well, saute for 3-4 min.

Then add turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, mix well, saute for 2-3 min. 

Then add rice saute for 3-4 min. 

Then add hot water, tamarind, jaggery and salt to the rice, stir well. 

Cover the lid, pressure cook for 3 whistles and then immediately release pressure, turn upside down. (if you want more soft rice then cover lid or keep without lid). 

Tip

Vaal is takes time to cook so i use pressure cooker.