SHEPU (DILL) PULAO – nanilovestocook

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice (basmati rice preferred)
• 1½ cup shepu (dill) - chopped
• 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds)
• ¼ tsp hing (asafoetida powder)
• 1 tsp chana dal (split baby chickpeas)
• 2-3 dry red chilies
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 2 tsp jaggery
• 1½ tbsp tamarind pulp
• 3 tbsp fresh coconut (grated)
• 2-3 tsp vanghi bhat masala (MTR brand is prefered)
• ½ tsp haldi (turmeric powder)
• ¾ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp ghee (or oil)
• 2 cup hot water