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Bathukamma Naivedyam By Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Bathukamma Naivedyam is a festive treat from Telangana. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe in detail.

Serves3

Cooking Time10-20 Min

Preparation Time10-20 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

  • For Sesame Rice

    • ¼ cup split chickpeas

    • ¼ cup split white lentils

    • ¼ cup peanuts

    • ¼ cup white sesame seeds

    • 3-4 dried red chillies

    • ¼ cup freshly grated coconut

    • 2 cups cooked rice

    • 2 tbsp oil

    • ¼ tsp asafoetida

    • 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds

    • 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds

    • 12-10 curry leaves

    • salt to taste

  • For Coconut Rice

    • 2 tbsp oil

    • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

    • 1 tbsp split chickpeas

    • 1 tbsp split white lentils

    • 1 tsp chopped ginger

    • 1 tbsp chopped green chillies

    • 2 dried red chillies

    • 7-8 cashew nuts

    • 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut

    • 2 cups cooked rice

    • salt to taste

  • For Jaggery Rice

    • 2 tbsp ghee

    • 4 cloves

    • 3-4 tbsp jaggery powder

    • 2 cups cooked rice

    • 1 tsp cardamom powder

    • almonds flakes for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a pan dry roast ¼ cup split chickpeas, ¼ cup split white lentils, ¼ cup peanuts, ¼ cup white sesame seeds, 3 - 4 dried red chillies and ¼ cup freshly grated coconut.
  2. 2

    Cool the mixture and grind it into a fine powder.
  3. 3

    In a bowl, add 2 cups cooked rice, dry powdered masala and mix well.
  4. 4

    Heat oil in a pan and add ¼ tsp asafoetida, 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds, 12-10 curry leaves. Once they crackle, pour the tempering on the rice. Add salt and mix well.
  5. 5

    Heat oil in a pan and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tbsp split chickpeas, 1 tbsp split white lentils, 1 tsp chopped ginger, 1 tbsp chopped green chillies, 2 dried red chillies and saute.
  6. 6

    Then add 7-8 cashew nuts, 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut, lastly add 2 cups cooked rice toss well and add salt. Mix well and serve hot.
  7. 7

    Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan and add 4 cloves, 3-4 tbsp jaggery powder and mix.
  8. 8

    Melt the jaggery, add the cooked rice, and mix well. Cover and cook for 3-4 mins.
  9. 9

    Switch off the flame, add 1 tsp cardamom powder, mix and garnish with almond flakes.

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