Jeerga Samba rice 2 cups
Mint leaves few sprigs
Coriander leaves 1 bunch
Water 3 ½ cups
Kewra essence few drops
Saffron ½ tsp (dissolved in 1tsp milk)
Almonds 20 gms, Raisins 20 gms, Cashewnuts 20 gms
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Potatoes 1 cup (diced)
Cauliflower florets 1 ½ cup
Peas 1 cup
Cumin seeds 1 cup
Carrots ½ cup (diced)
Peppercorns 8
Cloves 6, Bayleaves 2, Cardamoms 4, Cinnamon 1 stick
Refined oil 50 gms
Onions 2 (Sliced)
Procedure
Wash and soak the Jeeraka Samba rice. Drain and keep aside. Fry onions in oil and set aside. To the same oil, add the whole masalas, vegetables and cook for few minutes. Add Jeeraka Samba rice and fry till grains separate. Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and water. When rice is ¾th done, add the saffron and cook till fully done.
Sprinkle with kewra essence. Granish with chopped cashewnuts, almonds, raisins, fried onions, fresh mint and coriander leaves. Serve steaming hot with raita.