Flattened rice,is one of the most preferred options for a healthy meal.It is rich in fibre and easily digestible. It regulates blood sugar levels.It is a good source of carbohydrates,vitamins,antioxidants,essential nutrients and minerals. It is available in varying thickness. Thick flattened rice,is used in upma and other breakfast dishes;where as the thinner variant is used in snacks and deep fried dishes.
INGREDIENTS
FLATTENED RICE- 1 CUP
WATER- 1 1/2 CUPS
MOONG DAL -1/4 CUP
GHEE- 1 TBSP
FOR TEMPERING
GHEE
CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG
PEPPER- 1 TSP
CUMIN SEEDS- 1 TSP
ASAFOETIDA- 1/2 TSP
CASHEW NUTS- 8-10 NOS
GINGER GRATINGS- 1 TSP
SALT TO TASTE
METHOD
Wash flattened rice and soak it in 1 1/2 cups of water.In a pressure cooker,add 2 tsp of ghee and roast moong dal till nice aroma emenates.
I normally,dry roast moong dal in preparing pongal. But this time,I roasted the lentil in ghee and result was amazing.
Over the roasted lentil,add 1 cup of water and cook for three whistles and switch off. Allow the cooker to cool.
On cooling,remove the pressure cooker lid and add the soaked flattened rice,salt along 1 1/2 cups of water and cook for 3 whistles and switch off.
Prepare the seasoning and add it to the cooked content and mix well.
NOTE: Quantity of water solely depends on the variant of flattened rice. Hence,if it is thick,it takes in more water. Thus,you can adjust the water accordingly.
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