Sprouts Tava Rice
by Tarla Dalal

A luscious recipe pepped up by red chilli flakes and garlic. While grinding in a mixer might be a quick-fix, pounding the duo using a mortar and pestle gives it a special touch!

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Sprouts Tava Rice recipe - How to make Sprouts Tava Rice

2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
4 cloves of garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup boiled mixed vegetables (French beans, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet corn etc.)
1/2 cup blanched and grated tomatoes
1 cup boiled sprouted moong (whole green gram)
2 1/2 cups steamed long-grained rice (Basmati)
salt to taste

Method

Pound the red chilli flakes and garlic in a mortar-pestle to a paste. Keep aside.
Heat the oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the red chilli-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. While stirring continuously.
Add the mixed vegetables, tomatoes and moong sprouts and sauté over a medium flame for another 2 minutes. While stirring continuously.
Add the rice and salt and mix gently. Serve hot.