Sapsige Soppina Bhath (Dill Leaves Pulav)

Dill leaves ("sapsige soppu" in kannada) is very flavourful greens. I use this in many ways in my cooking. I learnt Sapsige soppu Bhath (dill leaves pulav) from my MIL. This is very simple yet tasty recipe. This is my entry to 'JFI Rice', started by Indira of Mahanandi and hosted by 'Sharmi of Neiveidyam'.

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 2 cups

Peas - 1/2 cup(I used dried peas- washed and soaked for 6-8 hrs)

Dill leaves- 1.5 cups(chopped finely)

Onions - 2 Nos.

Tomatoes - 3 Nos.

Garlic - 3 big pods

Ginger - 1 inch

Green Chillies - 10 Nos.

Bay leaf - 2

Cloves - 6

Cinnamon - 4 * 1"sticks

Whole cardamom - 2

Oil - 3 tbl spoon

Salt to taste

Method:

1.Wash basmati rice and soak in water for 30 Min's

2.Cut tomatoes into big chunks and grind it along with ginger, garlic and green chillies with little water.

3.Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel, add cloves cinnamon, bay leaves and cardamom fry for a minute.

4.Add the sliced onions and saute till they turn translucent

5.Now add peas and 1 cup dill leaves, fry for 3-4 mins

6.Add grounded paste and fry for 5 mins.

7.Add 3.5 cups of water and salt and bring it boil

8.Add drained rice and remaining 1/2 cup of dill leaves ,mix well.Let it cook covered with lid

9.Once rice is cooked wait for 10 mins and serve with raita/potato chips.