This simple but delicious rice dish goes well with most curries. You can also serve it by itself! This is my Aunt's recipe and it serves 4.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsps ghee/ cooking oil
- 6-8 curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 2 green chillies chopped fine
- 1 large onion sliced thinly
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
- 1 cup fresh/ frozen green beans (I like to use French beans)
- 1 1/2 cup Basmati or other long grained rice
- 400 ml coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- 400 ml hot water
Preparation:
- Heat the ghee/ cooking oil in a deep, heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. When hot, add the curry leaves, mustard seeds and green chillies. When the spluttering stops, add the onions and fry till soft.
- Add the ginger, stir and fry for 1 minute. Add the turmeric powder (if using) and mix well.
- Add the beans, stir. Now add the rice and stir again. Next add the coconut milk, hot water and stir well. Add salt to taste.
- Cook on medium heat till the mixture comes to a boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the dish and cook till the rice is done. To test if rice is cooked, press a grain between your index finger and thumb. If it completely squishes, it is done!
- This dish is meant to be a little 'wet' so don't stress if the rice is a little mushy. Serve with any curry - wet or dry or your favorite pickle!
