ANARKALI RICE

 

" A rare combination of Pomegranate,Bread Croutons and Green Peas."

 

Serves 6-8

 

INGREDIENTS

1 Tcup- Basmati Rice ( Soaked in water for ½ Hour)
3 Tcup- Water
2 Tsp- Salt
1 Tsp- Oil
1 Tsp- Lemon Juice
3 Tbsp- Oil
1 Tsp- Chopped Ginger
2 Nos- Finely Chopped Green Chillies
1 No- Onion ( Finely Chopped )
1 Tsp- Salt ( To Taste)
½ Tsp- Garam Masala Powder
½ Tsp- Red Chilli Powder
2 Tbsp- Chopped Coriander Leaves
1 Tcup- Pomegranate ( Hindi Term Anaar )
½ Tcup- Blanched Green Peas
½ Tcup- Bread Croutons ( Readymade or could be made by frying small cubes of Bread in hot oil till golden brown)

 

Garnish
Chopped Coriander Leaves

 

METHOD

1. Boil 3 Tcup Water with 2 Tsp salt,1 Tsp lemon juice and 1Tsp oil.
2. Add rice and let it cook till it is ¾ th done.
3. Strain and cool well.
4. Heat oil in a Kadhai .Add chopped ginger and green chillies to it.
5. Next add onions and sauté well.
6. Add rice and mix well.Add salt,garam masala and red chilli powder.
7. Next add bread croutons,peas and pomegranate and mix well.
8. Check the seasoning and serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.
9. This should be served immediately otherwise the croutons would become soggy.