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The nutritional benefits of pigeon peas are many, from vitamin C to potassium. This rice recipe is quick to make if you have cooked rice handy, and the masala can also be stored for use.
Ingredients
1.Dry roast all ingredients (start with urad dal first, then the cinnamon, red chillies and then asafoetida) except the dry coconut powder until aromatic. Transfer to a blender.
2.Switch off the pan. While the pan is still hot, add the dry coconut powder and leave until warm; add it to the blender.
3.Grind the above mixture into a coarse powder.
4.Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and once they splutter, add curry leaves, pigeon peas, turmeric powder and the ground powder and mix well.
5.Add salt and lime juice.
6.Now add the hot rice and mix well.
7.Notes: Ensure that you roast all the spices for the ground masala on low flame to avoid the spices from getting burnt.
7.· You can prepare a larger batch of the ground masala and store it in an airtight container. It remains fresh for a week if kept outside and almost a month in the refrigerator.
7.· Let the peas be firm and not overly soft, hence cook them accordingly.
7.· Adjust the quantity of lime juice and ground mixture as per your taste.
Published - February 10, 2025 01:35 pm IST
