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Old 31st January 2006, 11:59 PM
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Default Alu Masala Bath - addition of coconut gives it an interesting taste !

Rice ( thin variety) - 1 cup

Potatoes - 2 – peel & chop

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Cinnamon - 1”

Cardamom - 4

Peppercorns - 8

Garlic flakes - 8 - chop

Onions - 2 big - chop

Oil + ghee - 3 tbsp

Grated coconut - 2 tbsp

Coriander leaves - ½ cup

Lime juice - 2-3 tsp

Wash & soak rice for 15 mts.

Drain & keep ready.

Heat ghee & oil in a pressure pan.

Fry rice & ( well rinsed & washed) potatoes for a few mts & remove.

In the remaining oil, ghee mixture, add cinnamon, cardamom & pepper.

When they splutter, add chopped onion & garlic.

Fry till the colour changes.

Add 2 cups of water with salt, chilli powder, garam masala & lime juice.

Add rice & potatoes & allow to boil.

When boiling starts, close the pan & keep the weight.

Reduce the flame & cook for 10 mts.

Cool & open.

Garnish with grated coconut & choppped coriander leaves.

Serve with any raita.