Matki Bhaat (Moth Bean Rice)
Ingredients
  • 1cup Rice
  • 1cup Matki sprouts
  • 1 onionmedium sized chopped
  • 1 green chilislit length wise
  • 5 – 6 peppercorns
  • 4 – 5 cloves
  • 1tsp seedscumene
  • Saltas per taste
  • 1tsp oil
  • 1tsp butter
Instructions
  1. Wash and drain the rice and keep aside. In a pan heat 1 tsp oil and 1 tsp butter. Add the Cumene seeds, peppercorns and cloves. Add the slit green chili and then add the chopped onion. Fry for a few minutes till the onion becomes translucent .Add the Matki sprout and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the rice, stir nicely and remove from heat. In a rice cooker add two cups of water and salt. Add the rice- matki mixture to it once the water starts boiling. Cover and cook till the indicator turns to warm. You can cook Matki Rice in a pressure cooker also. Take care that you donu2019t overcook it. The grains should separate and not stick to each other.
  2. Serve hot with curds or Raita.
  3. Delicious and healthy Matki Bhaat – I perefer it without any accompaniments , only topped with a spoonful of ghee!
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