Peanut Rice

Recipe by Cook's Hideout

Easy to make kid friendly dish with rice, crispy fried potato and a homemade spice powder.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice (Cooked (I use Sonamasoori rice))
• 2 potatoes (Medium , peeled and finely chopped)
• to taste Salt
• 1 tbsp chana dal
• 1 tbsp Urad dal
• 1 tbsp Cashews ((add peanuts or almonds or both))
• 2 ~ 3 Chilies (Dry red)
• 1 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Peanuts ((skip if allergic))
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp Urad dal
• 8 ~ 10 Curry leaves

Method

1. Make the Spice powder: Heat 2tsp ghee in a saucepan. Add the ingredients for spice powder and saute until they are lightly golden and aromatic, about 2~3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once completely cooled, grind to a coarse powder and set aside.
2. Cook rice making sure that it doesn't get mushy. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large nonstick pan, heat 2tbsp oil and add the tempering ingredients. Once the seeds start to splutter and peanuts are golden, add the chopped potatoes. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 8~10 minutes.
4. Next add the spice powder, salt and the cooked rice. Mix well, cover and cook for 2~3 minutes. Finally stir in lemon juice, mix well and serve.

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