LIME RICE

(quantity for 4)

Rice----------------------------------------------------500 gm.

Lime---------------------------------------------------2 nos.

*1 rice : 2 water

Oil-----------------------------------------------------30 gm.

Turmeric---------------------------------------------1 tsp.

Fenugreek------------------------------------------1 tsp.

Split black gram----------------------------------15 gm.

Split bengal gram--------------------------------15 gm.

Mustard seeds------------------------------------1/4 tsp.

Asafoetida------------------------------------------a pinch

cashew-nuts----------------------------------------30 gm.

Peanuts----------------------------------------------30 gm.

Curry leaves----------------------------------------a few springs

salt-----------------------------------------------------to taste

Red chillies (whole)-------------------------------10 gm.

Method

1) Boil rice and set aside.

2) Roast and powder fenugreek, turmeric, and black gram. Mix with rice. Add salt and lime juice.

3) Heat oil fry nuts and remove.

4) Add curry leaves, mustard seeds, asafoetida, bengal gram and red chillies.

5) When brown, remove from fire and add to rice. Mix well. Add nuts and serve hot.