Bhatia Bhat Masala (Spiced Rice)

Method

1. 1Heat oil, drop whole spices and cumin, brown onion for 6 minutes.
2. 2Add ginger-garlic, cook 1 minute, then potatoes and peas with chilli, turmeric and salt.
3. 3Stir in soaked rice with lemon juice; toast 90 seconds.
4. 4Pour in water, heat until bubbling, cover and lower heat.
5. 5Cook 18 minutes till the water is absorbed.
6. 6Rest 10 minutes, fluff with a fork, scatter coriander — Bhatia weekday rice.