Greens Rice

GREENS RICE

HI all,

I had this recipe in my mind for about 2 months now. And found an oppertunity to cook this recipe today. And I have taken this recipe from Nithi's site and as usual her presentation was a treat to my eyes. But after the preparation of this rice.. its not only the eyes its a great feast itself.. But a healthy feast. 

Ingredients:

amarnath leaves - 2 cups

cooked rice - 1 + 1/2 cup

onions - 2 (finely chopped)

green chillies - 4 (chopped)

roasted peanuts - 2 tbsp

juice of 1 lemon

oil - 3 - 4 tbsp

grated coconut - 2 tbsp

To grind:

corriander seeds - 2 tsp

chana dal - 1+1/2 tsp

fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp

urad dal - 2 tsp

red chillies - 5 - 7

hing - 1/4 tsp

To season:

mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

urad dal - 1 tsp

channa dal - 1 tsp

cashew - 5 - 7

Method:
- wash and clean the greens
- finely chop the greens finely.
- roast the "to grind" ingredients one by one in a tsp of oil
- grind to a fine powder
- add oil in a pan
- add the mustards seeds and cumin seeds in the oil
- when the splutter add the urad dal and channa dal
- fry till they are golden brown
- add the cashews and fry them well
- add the onions and green chillies
- fry them till they are golden colour
- add the greens and salt and fry well
- when they are well cooked add the rice, the ground powder and mix well
- add the grated coconut, roasted peanuts and lemon juice
- give it one good stir and serve them.


Source:
4th sense cooking