Easy yet tasty dish made using leftover rice. Quick lunch box recipe. This dish is the perfect for a quick Sunday lunch and the best part is that kids will love it. Do try this recipe and let me know in the comments how it turned out.
INGREDIENTS:
1.Leftover rice - 1 large bowl.
2.Onion-1nos medium sized , finely chopped.
3.Tomatoes-2 nos finely chopped.
4.Tamarind paste -1tbsp.
5.Curry leaves 7-8.
6.Chopped coriander leaves-1tbsp
7.Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp.
8.Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp.
9.Red chilli powder -1/2 tsp.
10.Salt -to taste.
11.Oil -1tbsp.
12. Boiled peas- 2 tbsp (optional)
METHOD:
*Heat oil in a kadai.
*When it is hot enough, add mustard seeds, when they crackle add curry leaves, fry for a few seconds.
*Now add onions, fry till translucent.
*Add salt and chopped tomatoes, mix well.
*Add red chilli powder and cook till the tomatoes are mushy.
* Add coriander leaves, boiled peas and tamarind paste.
*Mix well and check for seasoning.
*Now mix the rice with this tomato mixture well.
*Allow to rest for 2-3 mins on low flame. *Serve hot with with pickles and papad.
