Averekalu Rice

How to Prepare

1. Rinse 10 cups of rice thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker with 20 cups of water until soft. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 cup of oil in a large pan. Add 4 tsp of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add 4 tsp of cumin seeds
4. 20 curry leaves, and 10 green chilies (slit). Sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add 5 cups of boiled and peeled averekalu (hyacinth beans) to the pan. Mix well.
6. Add the ground masala paste (prepared during pre-processing) to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
7. Add the cooked rice to the pan. Mix gently to coat the rice with the masala and averekalu mixture.
8. Add salt to taste and 2 cups of chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
9. Serve hot with raita or papad.