Wada Bhath

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	1/2 cup	Chana dal
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 pieces	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 cups	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice and chana dal separately for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the soaked rice and chana dal.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
7. 7 Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they soften.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
9. 9 Add the drained rice and chana dal to the cooker, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
10. 10 Pour in 2 cups of water and stir well.
11. 11 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
12. 12 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
13. 13 Fluff the wada bhath with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.