Red Masoor Dal (Brown) Rice

Whenever i make mixed rice, i normally prepare rice separately and Mixing recipe Seperately. Never i have tried to make a One Pot Meal!!! When i came across this Red Masoor Dal Rice in DK's Blog, i thought of giving it a try. I have slightly modified the recipe,So, for the original recipe please follow the link above.

Ingredients
1 cup Brown Rice
1/2 cup Masoor Dal
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Tomato, Chopped
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
3 green chillies, Slited Lengthwise
1 cardamom and bay leaf
21/2 cups of Thin coconut Milk /Veggie Stock/Water
1 tsp curry powder (Store bought, Mothers' recipes Brand)
Salt to taste
turmeric, hing a pinch
Fresh Coriander,for Garnishing

Method

Soak Brown Rice for 30 Minutes. I soaked the Dal too for 5 minutes, washed and drained. In a Skillet, Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, , green chillies, cardamom and bay leaf. Add Onions, Ginger-garlic pate and saute till translucent. Add Tomatoes, sprinkle little water and add curry powder, turmeric and hing. Let the Tomatoes cook for a minute or two. 

Drain the excess wter from Rice. Add Rice and Dal to the cooked tomatoes, Add Coconut Milk. Now DK says it is Ok to replace this Magic ingredient with Veggie stock or Water. But, i would suggest you not miss this, it really brings out a flavor to the Rice, Trust me!!!! Add Salt and mix well. Cover and Cook  for 15-20 Minutes. Garnish with Fresh Coriander and Enjoy!!!!! I had it with some oven-fried appalams!!!! mmm, tasty, tasty, yummy, yummy!!!!

Sending this to T&T-hosted by Priya this month, featuring Chef in you, event originally started by Zlamushka and now taken over by Lakshmi Venkatesh of Kitchen Chronicles. And also to CMT-Rice, hosted by Priya, Event by Jagruti. 

Chef in you - T&T Special

This Month Tried and Tested Event hosted by Priya features DK's Chef in you. T&T Event Originally stared by Zlamushka, and now taken over by Ms. Lakshmi Venkatesh of Kitchen Chronicles. DK's blog doesnt need an introduction, she has got an amazing space, with a huge collection of mouth-watering, Challenging Recipes, explained step-by-step with pictures and not to forget her amazing writing skills!!!! Love reading her post!!!

I recently tried her Raita recipes Bread Raita and Mint Raita

 Both the recipes were damn easy to make and the taste was great. A Wonderful recipe to try and break out from the routine Veggie Raita's!!!! 

BRINJAL PIRATTAL

I have learnt this recipe from a close friend of mine.
This is one of the finest recipes of Brinjal dishes. This suits well with Sambar, mor kuzhambu and mutton kuzhambu also.

கத்தரிக்காய் பிரட்டல்:

Ingredients:

Tender brinjals-8
Turmeric powder- half sp
Chilli powder- 2 tsp
Ground tomato- half cup
Gingelly oil- 4 tbsp
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander- 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves- a few
Chopped coriander- 2 tbsp


Grind the following to a coarse paste:

Shredded coconut- 1 tbsp, ripe tomato- half cup, small onion-8, garlic flakes-6, fennel seeds- half sp, curryleaves-15

Procedure:

Cut each brinjal into four pieces lengthwise.
Add the chilli powder, turmeric, salt and the ground paste to it and mix well.
Heat a kadai and pour the oil.
Add the ground tomatoes with the greens and fry them on slow fire until the oil floats on surface.
Add the brinjals and cook them on medium fire until they are done.
The tasty brinjal pirattal is ready now to serve!!