The Chef

Ingredients 2 cups basmati rice-washed and soaked for at least 1 hour 2 Tbsp ghee 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1 Tbsp shreddedginger 2 cups shelledpeas 2 tspcoriander powder 1 tspgaram masala Salt to taste 1 tsp turmeric Water Method In a heavy-based pan, heat thegheeand add the cumin seeds and ginger.When the ginger browns a little, add the rice, peas,garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry well. Leave uncovered.Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover.The rice should be done in about ten minutes. Serve hot.

Ingredients Rice 500 gm Chick peas 1 cup Onion 1 (sliced) Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp Red chili 1 tsp (crushed) Tomatoes 2 Salt 1 tbsp Black pepper 1 tsp (crushed) Chinese salt ½ tsp Green chili for garnish Oil as required Directions 1.Soak rice and boil chick peas. 2.Heat oil in a pan and fry sliced onion until its color turn brown. 3.Then add ginger garlic paste, crushed red chilies, tomatoes, salt and black pepper. 4.Add chick peas in this mixture with Chinese salt and chick pea water. 5.Add rice and put on low flame on steam. 6.Garnish with green chilies.