In a bowl add in the Rice and moong dal, wash well, and soak in water till you use.
Heat a pressure cooker with ghee. Once its hot add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds let it splutter . Next, add in the crushed ginger and saute till raw smell leaves. Next add green chili , garlic and curry leaves saute for few secs.
Now add chopped onions and saute until glossy.
Then add chopped tomatoes cook till it turns soft.
Now add Green peas. We can use either fresh or dried green peas. When in season i prefer using the fresh green peas. WE can peel the peas from pod and use them directly. If using dried peas. Soak them in water over night and then pressure cook for 3 whistles and then use.
Next, add the soaked moong dal and Rice fry for a min.
Next add turmeric powder, Salt. Mix well.
Add the measured water. Mix well and check for salt add if anything is required.
Once it starts boiling close the pressure cooker. Cook for 4 whistles in a high flame and one more whistle in a medium flame and switch off .
Wait until the pressure subsides and then open the cooker. When the rice is still hot mash the rice well with a ladle. Garnish with coriander leaves and a tsp of ghee and serve hot.
Notes
· Goes well with pickle and papad. · Makes a wholemeal. · I used fresh green peas. If using dried peas, soak it overnight and then use it directly while cooking.