Sesame Coconut Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon channa dal
3 dried red peppers
4 curry leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons fresh coconut, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sambhar powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons ghee
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hing

Preparation

Cook rice and allow to cool.
Roast sesame seeds over low heat until light brown in color.
Coarsely grind peanuts and sesame seeds (I use a coffee grinder for spices).
Heat ghee over medium-high heat.
Add chana dal and mustard seeds.
When they crackle, add chilis, curry leaves, hing, turmeric, and sambhar powder.
Cook 1 minute.
Add lemon and rice, saute 2-3 minutes.
Add salt, coconuts, and peanuts & sesame seeds.
Stir well and serve hot.
1/2 cup water may be added to increase moisture in rice, to taste.