INGREDIENTS

Chopped Onion- ½ cup

Chopped capsicum- ¼ cup

Cumin seeds- ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Asafetida (Hing) - ¼ tsp

Red chillipowder –1 tsp

Garam masala- ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Veg. oil- 2 tbsp

Chopped fresh coriander- as required,

for garnishing Tomato slices- for garnishing

METHOD

Separate the rice granules with hand. Heat oil in a pan or kadai (wok). Add cumin seeds, capsicum, onion & sauté till translucent.

Add hing, turmeric powder , chilli powder, garam masala & mung. Sauté for a minute.

Add rice, mix well & sauté for a minute. Cover & cook for 2 minutes on low flame. Garnish with coriander and tomato slice.

Serve hot with any riata.