Menthe Chitranna

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1/4 cup	fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons	fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons	peanuts
1 tablespoon	chana dal
1 tablespoon	urad dal
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	oil
2 tablespoons	lemon juice
2	green chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Cook the rice with 2 cups of water until done. Let it cool and fluff with a fork.
3. 3 In a blender, grind the fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, and green chilies to a coarse paste.
4. 4 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and peanuts. Fry until golden brown.
6. 6 Add asafoetida and turmeric powder, and stir for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the ground mint-coriander paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
8. 8 Mix in the cooked rice and salt. Stir gently to combine.
9. 9 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well.
10. 10 Serve warm as a main dish or a side.