Stylish Achari

Fresh coriander – ½ cup

Garlic – 6–7 cloves

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon

Cloves – 3–4

Cinnamon – 1 small piece

Oil – 2 tablespoons

Onion, sliced – 1 medium

Pavta (field beans) – 1 cup (fresh)

Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon

Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon

Salt – to taste

Rice – 1 cup (soaked for 20 minutes)

Water – 2 cups (or double the rice)

1. Grind coriander, garlic and ginger into a smooth paste.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin, cloves and cinnamon. Let them crackle.

3. Add the prepared green paste and sauté for a few seconds.

4. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent.Mix in the fresh field beans.

5. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and salt.

6. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
Add the soaked rice and gently mix.

7. Pour in double the amount of water.
Cook on high heat until all the water evaporates.

8. Transfer the rice onto a tawa, cover the pot, sprinkle a little water on top of the lid,
and steam on the lowest flame for 10 minutes.

9. Open the lid, fluff the rice, and your delicious Pavta Bhaat is ready!