Chholia Chawal

Ingredients

• 2 cups (360 g) rice, soaked in water for an hour atleast
• 2 cups hara channa
• 1 tbsp jeera (cumin seeds)
• ¼ tsp heeng (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp chilli powder or to taste
• 2 tbsp powdered dhania (coriander seeds)
• 1 tsp tsp   Garam Masala I
• 1 tbsp salt or to taste
• 1 tsp haldi (turmeric)
• 2 tbsp (30 gms) ghee (clarified butter)

Preparation

• In a heavy based pan, heat the ghee and then add the jeera and the heeng.

• When the seeds splutter, add the channa and the drained out rice, along with the dhania powder, garam masala, chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder, and stir a few times, till well mixed.

• Add 4 cups water, and bring to a boil uncovered. After it comes to a boil, lower the heat and cover. The rice should be done in 10 mins. Serve hot accompanied with yogurt.