Rice Usili - உசிலி சாதம்

This recipe is for JFI-Rice hosted by Sharmi of Neivedyam

U NEED

1.Rice-1 cup

2. Moong Dal- 1/4 cup

3.Onion-1

4.Green Chillies-5

5.Peas ,Potatoes,Brinjal, Carrot finely chopped-1 cup.

6.Grated coconut-1/4cup

7.For seasoning : Oil, Mustard, Curry leaves

8.Cilantra

9.Turmeric powder

10.Ghee-2 tsp (Optional)

Method of Preparation

1. Heat oil in pan, tamper mustard & curry leaves.

2.Add sliced onions & fry for a while, then add turmeric powder ,salt,green chillies & chopped vegetables.

3.After 2 min add grated coconut & stir. turn off fire & allow it to cool.

4.In another Pan roast moong Dal slightly for 3min & keep aside.

5.In a cooker ,add washed rice, 5cup of water, roasted moong Dal, & Fried vegetables.

6. Off the fire at the 3rd whistle of cooker.

7.To the cooked usili, add ghee while serving .

This is a very old authentic recipe , can be taken as breakfast or lunch with Sambhar.