GHATTE KI PULAO

Ingredients :

For the rice :

Basmati rice – 1 cup

Salt to taste

Whole garam masala (tejpatta, cloves, cardamom, pepper, jeera)  - 3 tbsp

Ginger paste – 1 tsp

Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – 1 tsp

Ghee – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Cumin – 1 tsp

For the Ghattas :

Besan – ½ cup

Salt to taste

Yoghurt – 3 tbsp

Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Soda bicarb – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Ginger paste – 1 tsp

Water – required for the dough

Method :

For the rice :

1)     In a pan take ghee, add cumin, turmeric powder and sauté well

2)     Add cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder and mix well

3)     Add the soaked rice and sauté for 5 mins

4)     Add water and cook the rice till the grains are separate, keep aside to cool

For the ghatta :

5)     Mix all ingredients and add little water to make a tight dough

6)     Divide the dough and make a thin cylinder of each

7)     Boil this in water for 10 mins, cut it into small rounds and keep aside

8)     Mix the rice and the ghattas and sauté for another 5 mins

9)     Garnish with coriander leaves, Serve hot with raita