Tuvar Dana Bhaat / Pigeon Peas Rice – Pepkitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1 dry red chili
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder (or as per spice level needed)
• 1/2 cup fresh green tuvar dana (fresh green pigeon peas. I have used the frozen fresh tuvar dana)
• 1 cup basmati rice (washed and soaked for half hour)
• 2 cups water
• salt (as per taste)