Milagu Jeeraga Sadham (Pepper Jeera Rice)

Onion, sliced – 150g

Ginger paste – 2 tsp

Garlic Paste – 1tsp

Mint leaves – 50g

Coriander leaves – 30g

Chilli powder – 1tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Basmathi Rice – 1 kg

Pepper corns - 15g

Jeera seeds – 5g

Water as required

For Tempering

Refined oil – 50g

Ghee – 50g

Cinnamon – 1g

Cardamom – 3nrs

Bay leaves - 1

Method of Preparation

1.      Fine powder the jeera and pepper corns.

2.     After the tempering is done, add onion. Fry the onion till golden colour.

3.     Add the jeera and pepper corns mix powder. Stir it well.

4.     Add the ginger and garlic paste. Stir and add the mint & coriander leaves.

5.     Now add the masala powders, stir all together.

6.     Add water and salt, stir and add the basmathi rice in the boiling water. Gently stir and close the vessel with lid. Keep the fire in simmer.

7.     Keep the vessel in dum after the water is evaporated.

This rice recipe is highly good for the health and absolutely the new variant in rice preparation.