Pepper - Jeera Rice

Tried lots of home remedy using Jeera, Ginger, Peppercorns and Garlic to get rid of from Cold and Throat infection. Actually got fed up of the usual Rasam and Pepper kozhambu, so tried this rice using coarsely ground Jeera and Peppercorns. Very simple recipe which can be prepared with the leftover rice and happy that I found little relief from cold after taking this. Very spicy rice and worked well with a cup of hot ginger Tea. All the ingredients which I had used in this recipe has lots of medicinal properties. Garlic and Jeera, both are an excellent remedy for digestion and gastric problem. And Peppercorns are very good for cold and throat infection.

Cooking Time : 15 - 20 minutes

Ingredients :

• 1 Cup Rice, Cooked
• 1 Tsp Jeera
• 2 Tsp Peppercorns
• 5 Garlic pods
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 Cup Mint leaves / Pudina
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp Oil

Method :

Finely chop the garlic pods and keep aside.
Dry roast jeera n peppercorns and grind them coarsely.

Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped garlic. Fry till they turn light brown color.

Add the chopped onions followed by mint leaves.

Now add salt and the ground Jeera - Pepper powder.

Add the cooked rice at this stage and mix well.

Simmer for couple of minutes, garnish with mint leaves and serve hot.

Serving Options :

Serve hot with papads oe Egg podimas.

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