Dal Chawal(PARUPPU SADHAM)
Wash and soak 1 cup of raw rice and ½ cup of lentils in water for ½ hour.
Grind ½ sp fennel seeds, 1/2sp cumin seeds, 1sp chilli powder, 1” cinnamon, and 2 cardamoms to a coarse powder.
Heat 1tbsp of ghee and 2tbsp of oil in a kadail. Add 2 onions chopped and fry till golden brown. Then add 2 big tomatoes and fry till soft, add 1tsp turmeric powder and 2tbsp chopped coriander. Cook until the oil floats on the surface and then add the powder.
Mix well and fry for a few minutes. Add this to the drained rice and the dhal and fry for 2 minutes. Measure the water and add it to the rice with enough salt.
Mix well and pressure cook the rice up to five whistles. Let it cool, mix well and serve.