Ingredients

• 6 cup - cooked rice
• 1 cup - onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup - grated coconut
• 1/4 cup - sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup - roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp - Ghee or oil
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin powder
• salt to taste
• fried peanuts to garnish

How to Make Peanut and Sesame Rice

• Roast the sesame seeds till they pop and reserve.
• Crush the peanuts (Do not powder finely).
• Heat the Ghee or oil in a non-stick Kadai or a deep fry pan.
• Add onion and fry till golden brown.
• Lower the heat, add all the powders and fry lightly.
• Add grated coconut and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the rice, salt, crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.
• Sprinkle with two tbsp of water.
• Mix well and keep covered on low flame till heated through.
• Garnish with few fried peanuts and serve hot with a hot and sour brinjal curry.