Spring Onion Rice

Spring Onion Rice is a very delicious rice dish with nice aroma, a tangy taste and the freshness of Spring Onions. This dish is from South Indian cuisine.

Spring Onion Rice

Ingredients(4-5 servings)

• Basmati Rice – 2 cups
• Spring Onion – 2 cups ( chopped)
• Salt – to taste
• Refined oil – 2 tbsp + 1 tsp
• Chana Dal – 1½  tbsp
• Urad Dal – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
• Coriander Seeds – 1 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
• Red Chillies – 6
• Coconut Powder – 1 tbsp (optional)
• Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
  
• Raw Peanuts – ½ tsp

Method

1. Cook the rice and keep aside.
2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies and saute for 2-3 minutes or till it is golden in colour. Allow to cool and grind to a coarse powder. Keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, peanuts and saute for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
4. Add spring onions and stir. Add masala powder, salt and again cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add this onion masala to the rice and mix well.
6. Serve hot garnished with spring onions.

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