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Indian Harees with Rice Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of broken wheat
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons of ghee
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups of water

Special equipment needed:
- Pressure cooker

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Rinse the broken wheat and rice in cold water and soak them for 30 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
4. Add minced garlic and ginger paste and sauté for another minute.
5. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
6. Add the soaked broken wheat and rice to the pressure cooker and mix well.
7. Add 4 cups of water and salt to taste.
8. Close the pressure cooker and cook on high heat until you hear 3-4 whistles.
9. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
10. Open the pressure cooker and use a hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
11. Add more water if the mixture is too thick.
12. Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee on top.


Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat for sautéing, high heat for pressure cooking
Serving size:
4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 250
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 6g
Fiber: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use lamb or chicken instead of broken wheat for a non-vegetarian version.
- You can use vegetable oil instead of ghee.

Variations:
- You can add chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans to the mixture for added nutrition.
- You can add raisins and cashews for a sweet and nutty flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the broken wheat and rice beforehand helps to cook them faster.
- Use a hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
- Add more water if the mixture is too thick.

Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover Harees in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the Harees in a microwave or on the stovetop with a little water.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Harees in a bowl with a drizzle of ghee on top.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Garnishes:
- Chopped coriander leaves

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of yogurt or raita.

Suggested side dishes:
- Naan bread
- Papadum

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Harees is too thick, add more water and blend again.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the Harees thoroughly before serving.

Food history:
- Harees is a traditional Arabic dish that is popular in India, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, savory, and creamy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with a side of yogurt or raita.

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