Lasnya Bhaat (Indian Garlic Rice)

This is a Maharashrian rice, though not very popular, very tasty and one of the most loved in our house.  Even left over plain rice can be used for this recipe.

Raw Rice – 1 bowl

One garlic bulb

Cumin seeds – 1 tb-spoon

Green coriander leaves – 1 bowl

Oil – 1 tb-spoon

Procedure –

1.       Cook rice with 1 and ½ cup of water. (Do not overcook.)

2.       Let the cooked rice cool down for sometime.

3.       Finely chop ½ of garlic pods and keep aside.

4.       Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

5.       Add remaining ½ garlic pods and let them get golden brown colour.

6.       Then add cooked rice and chopped garlic and mix well.

7.       Add chopped coriander and sauté for 3-4 minutes without covering the pan.

8.       Garnish with green coriander leaves and serve hot.

Notes:

1.       This rice tastes good with chicken curry or any other spicy Indian curry.

2.       You can add curd in this rice and can make a different but very tasty curd rice.