Handi Hot Pot

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 1 cup long grained rice (basmati)
• 1/2 cup cauliflower , cut into florets
• 1/2 cup potatoes , cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup onions , chopped
• 1/2 cup coriander (dhania) , chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 4 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 4 tbsp oil
• salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Paste

• 4 tbsp grated fresh coconut
• 4 green chillies
• 25 mm (1”) piece ginger (adrak)
• 14 garlic (lehsun) cloves

For The Garnish

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Mix the onions, coriander, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seed powder, chilli powder, garam masala, prepared paste, oil and salt very well.
2. Add the cauliflower, potatoes, peas and rice to this mixture and mix thoroughly.
3. Put in a big handi, add 3 cups of hot water, cover and cook until the vegetables are cooked.
4. Sprinkle chopped coriander on top and serve hot.