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ingredients:Parboiled rice- 2 cups,

toor dal- 1/2 cup,

Mixed Vegetables (Beans, Carrot, Peas) - 2 cups

quartered, potato- 1(big), cut into (big) cubes,

salt to taste,

asafoetida- a pinch,

turmeric pwd- 1/4 tsp,

tamarind paste - 1 tbsp,

brinjal - 1(small), quartered.

To grind:

Pearl onions - 8 (or 1 big red onion),

dry red chillies- 8,

garlic- 6

cumin seeds- 1 tsp,

fresh grated coconut- 2 tsp.

Grind the onions, dry red chillies, garlic, cumin seeds & coconut to a smooth paste.

For seasoning:

Oil- 3 tbsp,

mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp,

urad dal- 1/2 tsp,

vadagam - 1 tsp (optional).

Method:

In a cooker (Stove top or electric) add the rice and dal and wash well. Now add the ground paste, turmeric pwd, chopped veggies, salt, asafoetida, tamarind paste & enough water to cooke the rice (usually 4 - 5 cups) & cover & cook till done. Season the cooked rice with mustard, urad dal & vadagam & serve hot with a tsp of melted ghee.