Potato Rice

Potato Rice

Potato Rice
This Rice is made without Onion or Garlic. This I saw in a TV show and have adapted it.
This Rice Dish is suitable for Pot Luck parties and have been appreciated by my friends.

Ingredients Needed:
1. Basmati Rice 1 cup
2. Potato washed and cut into cubes 2 (medium Size)
3. Salt to taste
4. Curd 2 table spoons
5. Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
6. Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
7. Hing Little

Ingredients for Paste:
1. Coriander Seeds 3 table spoons
2. Grated Coconut 2 table spoons.
3. Green Chillies 2 or according to taste
4. Small piece of Cinnamon stick
5. Bunch of Coriander Leaves.
6. Small Piece of Ginger.
Dry Roast the Coriander seeds till you get its aroma.
Dry Roast the Grated Coconut till brown.
Cool these and Grind with the other remaining ingredients.

Seasoning:
1. Mustard Seeds
2. Cumin Seeds
3. Curry Leaves

Garnishing:
1. Fried Cashew Nuts

2. Coriander Leaves

Method:
1.Wash and keep the Basmati rice aside for about 15 minutes.
2. Deep Fry Potato Cubes in Oil and drain excess oil and keep aside.
3. In a Pressure cooker, Heat about 2 table spoons of Oil and Season with the seasoning items mentioned above.
4. Fry the paste for about 3 minutes or till the raw smell goes.
5. Add Washed Rice, Fried Potatoes, Turmeric powder, Red Chilli powder, Curd and salt. Mix well.
6. Pressure Cook till 2 whistles .
7. Garnish with fried Cashew nuts.

Serving Suggestion:-
Serve Hot with Boondi Raitha / Papads.