Ingredients:

• 1 cup – basmati Rice
• 1 -2 cups – cooked kidney beans
• 1 tsp – cumin
• 1 – onion, sliced
• 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp – cumin-coriander powder
• 1 tbsp – amchur (dry Mango powder) (optional)
• 1-2 – green chillies, thinly sliced (or as per taste)
• Salt to taste
• 1 – Bay Leaf (optional)
• A few Mint leaves for garnish

Method:

1. In a pan, add 1 tsp of oil/ghee.
2. Splutter the cumin seeds, bay leaf and then add the spices. Toss until aromatic – about 20 seconds
3. Add the chopped onion and chillies to this mixture along with salt.
4. Cook until soft – about 1-2 mins.
5. Add the rice and saute until aromatic and the rice turns translucent.
6. Add 2 cups water (or vegetable stock).
7. The amount of water might vary with the quality of rice available to you.
8. Close with a lid and cook until the rice is almost done.
9. Add the cooked kidney beans to the rice.
10. Give to a good toss until well incorporated.
11. Make this rice extra flavoured with mint or cilantro.
12. Serve hot with raita.
13. Recipe courtesy: http://chefinyou.com/