Prawns Chana Dal Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked Basmati rice
• 1/2 cup boiled chana dal
• 15-20 medium size prawns
• 1 potato, cut into small cubes and deep fried
• 2-3 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1-2 sprig curry leaves
• 1-2 fresh chilies, slit
• 1 tsp. sambar powder
• to taste salt
• as needed coriander leaves to garnish
• 1 tbsp. ghee to drizzle

Steps

1. Heat the oil and ghee in a pan, add the mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add the curry leaves and prawns and fry until the prawns are cooked and change color.
2. Put the coconut into the pan along with the fried potatoes and boiled chana dal.
3. Follow with the fresh chilies, cooked rice, salt to taste, and sambar powder.
4. Combine thoroughly and saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. When done, drizzle with more ghee, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve with raita.