Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 2 cups
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Pepper powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Black mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• A handful of curry leaves
• Green chillies - 6
• Garlic powder - 1/4 tbsp
• 1 - garlic clove chopped
• A pinch of asafoetida
• Salt to taste
• Ghee

How to Make Raat Bhaat

• Heat ghee in a pan and add coriander, cumin, black pepper powder, mustard seeds and half of the curry leaves.
• Add green chillies and asafoetida. Fry for 2 mins.
• Add rice. Fry for 2 mins.
• Mix turmeric and garlic powder with 4 cups of water. Add to the rice. Cook until done.
• Heat ghee. Fry rest of the curry leaves. Add it to the cooked rice and mix well.
• Add salt and let it rest covered for 5 mins.
• Serve hot.