Ingredients

• 1 cup - basmati rice
• 1 -2 cups - cooked kidney beans
• 1 tsp - cumin
• 1 - onion, sliced
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - cumin-coriander powder
• 1 tbsp - amchur (dry mango powder) (optional)
• 1-2 - green chillies, thinly sliced (or as per taste)
• Salt to taste
• 1 - bay leaf (optional)
• A few mint leaves for garnish

How to Make Quick Kidney Beans Rice

• In a pan, add 1 tsp of oil/ghee.
• Splutter the cumin seeds, bay leaf and then add the spices. Toss until aromatic - about 20 seconds
• Add the chopped onion and chillies to this mixture along with salt.
• Cook until soft - about 1-2 mins.
• Add the rice and saute until aromatic and the rice turns translucent.
• Add 2 cups water (or vegetable stock).
• The amount of water might vary with the quality of rice available to you.
• Close with a lid and cook until the rice is almost done.
• Add the cooked kidney beans to the rice.
• Give to a good toss until well incorporated.
• Make this rice extra flavoured with mint or cilantro.
• Serve hot with raita.
• Recipe courtesy: http://chefinyou.com/