Friday, October 2, 2009

CHICK PEA AND MINT RICE



An all-in-one satiating delicacy made with ingredients from 4 food groups cereals (rice), pulses (chick peas), vegetables and oil. All it needs is a calcium rich bowl of low fat curds to make a complete meal.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 to 20 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup rice, washed and soaked
½ cup boiled chick peas (kabuli chana),
½ cup mixed vegetables (French beans, carrots, peas), chopped
½ cup onions, sliced
½ teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf (tejpatta)
¼ cup mint, chopped
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon oil
salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions, garlic and bay leaf and cook till the onions are soft.
2. Add the vegetables, rice, 2 cups water and salt and cook over medium flame till the rice is partially cooked.
3. Add the chick peas, mint and lemon juice, mix well and cook covered over low flame till the rice is cooked.
4. Serve hot.

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