Apple-Amla Rice

Ingredients:

Granny Smith Green variety apple from the Washingtion Apples collection – 3/4 from a big one.

Gooseberries (Amla) – 3.

Tomatoes – 3 medium-sized.

Green chillies turning red – 4.

Ginger – 1 inch piece.

Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon.

Fenugreek seeds – 1 teaspoon.

Flax seeds – 1 teaspoon.

Garam masala – 1 teaspoon.

Black pepper – ½ teaspoon.

Oil – 3 teaspoons.

Basmati rice – ¼ kg.

Sugar – ½ teaspoon.

Salt – to taste.

Coriander and mint for garnishing.

Method: Cook basmati rice as you would do for pulao. Each strand should be separate. Grate apple, amla and ginger. Chop tomatoes into small pieces. Split green chillies length-wise.

Heat oil in a kadai and sauté cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and flax seeds. Add green chillies and black pepper. Add tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add grated apple and amla. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add salt, garam masala and sugar. Mix basmati rice and serve after garnishing with coriander and mint.

Serves: 4 persons in lunch with roti, etc. Otherwise 2-3 persons depending on their appetite.