Navneet's Punjabi Onion Rice

• cooked long grain basmati rice3 cups
• medium sized onions2

  peeled, washed and sliced

• rice bran oil2 tablespoons
• black mustard seeds1⁄2 teaspoon
• green chilies↗2

  washed, ends trimmed and finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗5

  peeled and finely chopped

• salt↗
• black pepper↗
• fresh coriander leaves↗2 tablespoons

  washed and finely chopped

• lemon↗1

  juice of

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wok.

2. 2

   Once it is hot, add black mustard seeds (rai).

3. 3

   Allow to splutter.

4. 4

   Then fold in the finely chopped green chillies, garlic and sliced onions.

5. 5

   Mix well and stir fry until the garlic is golden brown and the onions turn translucent.

6. 6

   Add half a cup of water and stir well.

7. 7

   Cover and allow to cook ensuring the onions are browned. Uncover after 5 minutes, add half a cup more of water (you may add little more water depending on how much brown you would like the onions).

8. 8

   Fold in salt and black pepper powder.

9. 9

   Add the cooked rice and mix well.

10. 10

    Stir in the squeezed juice of one lemon and mix well.

11. 11

    Garnish with finely chopped corriander leaves and serve hot with yoghurt and papads.

12. 12

    Enjoy!