• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 bay leaf (teh patta)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 whole dry red kashmiri chilies
• 2 piece of cinnamon
• 2 cardamon (elaichi)
• 4 cloves
• 1 chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger-chili paste
• 3 tbsp masoor dal
• 2 tbsp peas
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• salt to taste
• 1 bowl rice

Boil masoor dal, peas & rice separately. Heat the ghee in a pan.

Add bay leaf, cumin seeds, red chilies, cloves, cinnamon & elaichi.

Add onion, garlic, ginger-chili paste & saute until onions turns golden.

Add turmeric, garam masala, salt, masoor dal, peas & mix properly.

Add rice & mix properly, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with coriander & serve hot with vegetable raita.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1992 views