PHODANICHA BHAAT [LEFTOVER RICE ]

This is the best recipe with the leftover rice since my childhood . It can be made in many different ways just with a handful ingredients and the rice. You may make it more rich and delicious with the help of different seasonal veggies. As I use green peas, carrot in winter ,where in another seasons I preferably use cauliflower,potato ,etc. Its totally upto you how you enhance your dish or make it more tasty . For making phodanich bhaat ,mustard -cumin are used for tempering same as Gujarati, 'Vagharelo Bhaat '. But the addition of green chilly ,curry leaves and onion make it different. Every region or family of India has their own version of making tempered.  In Maharashtra or Marathi phodani means tempering ,so we call it Phodanicha Bhaat. Its really tasty ,quick and easy recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups Leftover Rice
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Veggies [ Veggies are used as per your liking ]
1 Finely Chopped Onion
2-3 Green Chilies
1 Tbsp Peanuts
Green Peas
Turmeric
Salt

For TEMPERING:

1 Tsp Cumin -Mustard Seeds
Pinch of Asafoetida
Curry Leaves
Chopped Fresh Coriander
Oil


METHOD:

STEP 1 - Put a wide wok on gas with low flame. Put oil and let crackle the cumin mustard ,add asafoetida and curry leaves .
STEP 2 - Add green chilis ,chopped onion and the chopped veggies ,saute for just for 1-2 minutes .
STEP 3 - Add turmeric and salt . Now add the key ingredient -the rice in it and mix it well.
STEP 4 - Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and your phodanicha bhaat is ready to serve.



           
                   Serve it hot with buttermilk ,yogurt or with your favorite pickle .