Watanyachi Khichadi | Pathare Prabhu Peas Pulao
Watanyachi Khichadi is a peas pulao from the Pathare Prabhu cuisine using their typical sambar powder.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Peas
- 1 cup Onions
- 4 to 5 Cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- A Pinch Turmeric powder
- 3/4 tsp Red Chili powder
- 1 tsp Pathare Prabhu Sambhar Powder
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cloves and cinnamon.
- Add roughly chopped onions slices and sauté till pink.
- Add green peas and rice and roast for 4-5 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, Pathare Prabhu sambar powder, and salt.
- Combine everything well and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add 4 cups water and cook for 4 whistles.
- When the pressure falls, heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small pan, add half a tsp of red chili powder. Pour this over the cooked rice and mix well.
- Serve with Batata Bhujana and Dahi.
Notes
The original recipe calls for 1 cup rice with 1 cup peas, I almost reduced to less than a cup for 2 cups rice. I felt it will be too much of peas in it.
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