1/2 a lemon or lime. 4 tomatoes, quartered. 1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into large squares.
Method. Wash the rice well. Heat the oil in a pot. Add the onion and ginger and sauté until the onion is soft. Add the ground spices, garam masala and coriander powder. Mix well and add the cooked rice. Cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
Add the boiling chicken broth and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Add the hard-boiled eggs, lemon, tomatoes and green peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve with Cucumber Mint Salad or fresh fruit.
Notes. Please note that cooking time varies between rice varieties and brands. To get the most out of your food, use your instincts.
I use a combination of Indian & American varieties of Rice. The rice goes for less than a dollar in some supermarkets & I buy it in bulk. I buy organic Basmati & Jasmine Rices. There are many varieties to choose from.
Do try my Nepali Soup, I call it Mixed Dal Paneer. It is made with spices native to Nepal and is a comforting dal soup. It will surely warm you up from the inside out, even in Winter.
The recipe for the Nepali Dal Paneer is here and do try it.
Another dal soup recipe is my Goan Fish Soup. You can have it as a main course or can be enjoyed as a starter.
Goan Fish Soup
Ingredients. 1 kg firm fish (White Fish is recommended), cut into 2 cm cubes. 2 cups Daawat Biryani Rice. 1 tsp turmeric powder. 1 tsp black pepper. 4-5 onions, chopped. 2 garlic cloves, minced. 4 tomatoes, chopped. 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes. 3 tsp ground coriander.
4 cups water. 2.5 cups milk. 1 teaspoon salt.
Method. Wash the fish, cut it into cubes. Heat the oil in a pot. Add the onion and sauté until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute. Add the turmeric, black pepper, ground coriander, tomatoes and sauté for 5-6 minutes. Add the potatoes and 4 cups of water and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add the fish and milk and
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