step-by-step guide to cook rice, dal, rasam, and a vegetable curry in Indian style

 

 

how to cook rice , dal and rasam and any vegetable curry step by step indian style?

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Sure! I can provide you with a step-by-step guide to cook rice, dal, rasam, and a vegetable curry in Indian style. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
• Salt to taste

For Rasam:

• 2 cups tamarind water (soak a small lemon-sized tamarind in 2 cups water and extract the pulp)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon rasam powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• Salt to taste

For Vegetable Curry:

• Assorted vegetables of your choice (such as carrots, potatoes, peas, beans), chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cooking Rice:

• Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a large pot, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
• Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water and cook on medium heat until the rice is tender. This usually takes around 10-12 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooked, drain the excess water and keep the rice aside.

2. Cooking Dal:

• Rinse the toor dal under cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed dal along with 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt.
• Pressure cook the dal for about 8-10 minutes or until it is soft and mushy.
• Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and mash the dal using a spoon or a whisk. Set it aside.

3. Cooking Rasam:

• In a large pot, heat ghee and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add crushed garlic and curry leaves, sauté for a minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
• Add turmeric powder, rasam powder (if using), and salt. Mix well.
• Pour in the tamarind water and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• Remove from heat and keep it aside.

4. Cooking Vegetable Curry:

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell goes away.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
• Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the chopped vegetables and mix until they are coated with the spices.
• Cover the pan and cook for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat or until the vegetables are tender.
• Once the vegetables are cooked, garnish with curry leaves and remove from heat.

Now you have cooked rice, dal, rasam, and vegetable curry ready to be served. Enjoy your Indian-style meal!