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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Avarekalu Menthya Bhaat/Hyacinth Beans and Methi Rice





Ingredients


1 cup rice

2 small onions sliced

5-6 tsp ghee or oil

1/2 cup chopped methi/fenugreek leaves

1/4 cup avarekaalu/ hyacinth beans

2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves


For the masala paste:

2 cloves/lavang

small piece of cinnamon/dalchini

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

1/2 inch ginger piece

5 garlic cloves

1/4 cup coriander leaves

Grind the above ingredients into a fine paste




Procedure

  • Wash and soak rice in water for 20 mins

  • In cooker heat oil, saute onion slices till they turn pinkish

  • Add the masala paste and fry till the raw smell goes

  • Drop-in chopped methi leaves and fry for 5 mins

  • Put the hyacinth beans, turmeric pdr,garam masala pdr, and stir for a minute

  • Drain water from the rice and add to it, fry for 5 mins

  • Add salt to taste, lemon juice, and 2 cups water, mix well and close the lid

  • Cook for 2-3 whistles, once the steam is released open the lid and mix gently

  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with raita of your choice.

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