CEREALS RICE (KUSHKA)

Ingredients

Oil – 3 tbsp

Fennel seeds – ½ tsp

Biryani rice / Basmati rice – 2 cups

Coconut milk – 4 cups

Small onion (mashed) – 1 cup

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp

Tomatoes (finely chopped) – 2

Coriander leaves – 1 cup

Mint leaves – 1 cup

Green chillies – 2 (slit)

Soya beans – ½ cup

Green peas – ½ cup

Butter beans – ½ cup

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Chilli powder – 2 tsp

Garam masala powder – 1½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker.

• Add fennel seeds and let them splutter.

• Add mashed onions and sauté until golden brown.

• Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies. Fry until the raw smell disappears.

• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.

• Add coriander leaves and mint leaves. Sauté for 2 minutes.

• Add soya beans, peas, and butter beans. Mix well.

• Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder, and salt.

• Add washed rice and gently mix.

• Pour coconut milk (or water if preferred).

• Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium flame for 3 whistles.

• Once the pressure releases, gently mix and serve hot.