A quick, easy and flavourful rice using Goda Masala that goes perfect with any raita. This is a no onion no garlic recipe and is a delightful option on fasting days too.

RECIPE :

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4th tsp mustard seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 1/2 to 3 tsp goda masala ( as per choice, I have used ready goda masala)
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups hot water OR as required
• 2 tsp ghee (optional) to add aroma and flavour to the rice
• To be ground to a paste without adding water the spices mentioned below
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cloves
• 4 black pepper
• 1/2″ piece cinnamon
• 1 small masala velchi ( badi elaichi)
• 3 to 4 green chillies (adjust spice level to individual choice)
• 3 sprigs coriander leaves

Method :

• In a heavy bottoned pan heat oil, add mustard seeds. When they splutter add a pinch of asafoetida, turmeric powder, ground spices. Open the lid of the spice jar carefully as the spicy flavour whiffs up. Saute well. Add the green peas and saute a bit.
• Wash the rice atleast thrice to get rid of excess starch, drain the water and keep aside.
• Add rice and saute well till the masala coats the rice. Add hot water and bring to a boil. When the rice is 3/4th done, add goda masala and salt . Add 2 tsp ghee and mix well. Cover and cook till done on low flame.
• Serve hot with spiced curds or raita of your choice.

TIP :

• Adding goda masala when the rice is 3/4th cooked adds to the flavour and aroma of the rice.
• Add chillies depending on the spiciness of the chillies as well as keeping in mind black pepper is added. Also goda masala has a pungent flavour.
• The quantity of water to be added depends on the quality of rice used.
• Ambemohar rice also can be used instead of basmati rice.
• Spiced Curds:
• Curds is an accompaniment in Indian meals thats healthy and nutritious.

RECIPE :

Ingredients

• 2 cups curds
• 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• Sugar to taste ( add sugar only if the curds is tarter than you like)
• Salt to taste

METHOD

• In a mixing bowl, whisk curds and add red chilli powder, cumin powder, sugar and salt. Mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle a little red chilli powder and cumin powder and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve chilled with pulao, biryani or masale bhath.