Arroz com amendoim

Ingredientes

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 2 teaspoons urad dal
• 2 teaspoons chana dal
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3-4 dried red chilies
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon dry coconut
• salt (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon oil ((or ghee))
• 2 tablespoons peanuts
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon urad dal
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• 1 pinch hing (asafetida)
• 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice ((about 1 cup of raw basmati rice))

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and roast peanuts, urad dal, chana dal, sesame seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves over medium-low flame until the dals become aromatic and well-roasted. Stir frequently to ensure even roasting without burning.

2. 2

   Then add dry coconut and roast for another minute.

3. 3

   Remove the roasted ingredients from the pan and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, grind everything into a fine powder without adding any water. Keep aside.

4. 4

   Now, in a large Kadai, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add peanuts, mustard seeds, and urad dal, and saute till peanuts are roasted well.

5. 5

   Next, add curry leaves, cumin seeds (jeera), and a pinch of hing (asafetida) to the pan, and sauté for about 30 seconds until the spices become aromatic.

6. 6

   Then add cooked basmati rice along with the finely ground peanut powder, and salt and give it a mix.

7. 7

   Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice fully absorbs the flavors and the dish is fragrant.

8. 8

   Peanut or groundnut Rice is ready and serve warm along with some papad and yogurt.