Lobia & Amaranthus Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup lobia/Black eyed peas ( soaked overnight & cooked)
• 1 Cup Brown Basmathi rice, cooked
• 1 bunch Amaranthus leaves, chopped
• 1 Onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp coconut, grated (fresh)
• 1 tsp Peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg (grated)
• Salt to taste
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1" piece Ginger

Method:

• Make a smooth paste of coconut, cumin, nutmeg,ginger,peppercorns,chillies.
• Heat Oil in a pan & saute garlic & onion for 2 mts.
• Add tomatoes, turmeric powder & cook for 3 mts.
• Add the amaranthus leaves & cook till done.
• Add the ground paste , salt,precooked lobia & mix well.
• Add the rice & mix well.Cover & cook on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes & remove.
• Serve hot.