MILAGAI PODI RICE (Chutney Powder Rice/ Gunpowder Rice)

This flavorful one pot rice meal is prepared using South Indian Chutney powder also known as milagai podi, gun powder, idli podi, dosa podi, milagai podi etc. Works out as good lunch box option for both kids and adults and can be prepared with fresh or leftover rice in under 15-20 mins. Do give it a try😊💞 Have used the chutney powder from @mtr_foods . My favourite brand when it comes to any South Indian varieties. I have served with appe medi pickle and green chana bhaji with a touch of grated coconut 🥥.

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Ingredients:

For Rice

· Ghee – 1 tbsp

· Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp

· Urad Dal – 1 tsp

· Chana Dal – 1.5 tsp

· Green chilies – 1-2 (slit)

· Dried red chilies – 1-2 (broken)

· Curry Leaves – 1 Sprig

· Asafoetida/ Hing – ¼ tsp

· Onion - 1 medium sized

· Tomato – 1 medium sized

· Turmeric – ¼ tsp

· Salt

· Milagai powder/ Gunpowder/ Chutney powder – 1.5 tbsp

· Rice – 2 cups (leftover or fresh rice should be cooled completely)

· Finely chopped coriander leaves

Method:

· Take a kadai with ghee in it. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, dried red chilies and green chilies in the kadai. Let the tempering’s splutter on low flame.

· Now add curry leaves and hing. Roast everything till it turns crunchy.

· Add the chopped onions, once it turns translucent add the chopped tomatoes. Sauté the tomatoes for 3-4 mins.

· Add turmeric powder and salt. Keep the flame very low. Add little coriander leaves.

· Add the gunpowder and sauté for 2-3 mins.

· Now add the left-over rice or freshly prepared cooled rice and mix it well.

· Cook for 3-4 minutes.

· Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with curd, pickle and salad.