GARLIC RICE

   Sending this Garlic Rice over to Dish-It out:Ginger and Garlic Event hosted by Vardhini of CooksJoy. Its fun to participate in such events especially after a very long break.

INGREDIENTS:

Cooked Rice------------2 Cups
Garlic---------------------8 
Red Chillies-------------8
Curry leaves------------10-15
Cumin Seeds------------1/4tsp + 1/4 tsp
Shredded Coconut------1 tbsp
Coriander seeds---------1tbsp
Turmeric-----------------1/4 tsp
Oil------------------------2tbsp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Dry roast all the ingredients: Red chillies, 7-8 Curry leaves, 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds, Shredded coconut,  Coriander seeds one after the another and cool down. Transfer to a grinder jar and grind to a slightly coarse powder (do not make it too fine).

2.In 1/2tsp oil fry the garlic and transfer to the grinder jar and grind together till the garlic is properly crushed and mixed with the powder.

3.Seperate the grains of cooked rice and add 1/4tsp + 7-8 curry leaves + Turmeric tempered in remaining Oil. 

4.Add salt and above ground powder to the tempered rice and mix well. Serve as its s with any raita or plain yogurt.