PEANUT AND SESAME RICE

By : Chandri Bhat
Ingredients:
6 cup - cooked rice
1 cup - onion, finely chopped
½ cup - grated coconut
¼ cup - sesame seeds
¼ cup - roasted pea nuts
2 tbsp - ghee or oil
1 tsp - chilli powder
½ tsp - turmeric powder
1 tsp - coriander powder
½ tsp - cumin powder
salt to taste
fried peanuts to garnish

Method
Roast the sesame seeds till they pop and reserve.
Crush the peanuts. (do not powder finely)
Heat the ghee or oil in a non stick kadai or a deep fry pan.
Add onion and fry till golden brown.
Lower the heat, add all the powders and fry lightly.
Add grated coconut and fry for 1 minute.
Add the rice, salt, crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.
Sprinkle with two Tbsp of water.
Mix well and keep covered on low flame till heated through.
Garnish with few fried peanuts and serve hot with a hot and sour brinjal curry.