Gucchi Wale Chawal

Method

Wash the gucchi to get rid of all the extra dirt. Do not wash it vigorously.

Soak the gucchi in 1 cup luke warm water for 10 minutes. Strain the water. Do not throw it away. The water which is filled with flavors is used to cook the rice.

Take the gucchi and slice them into thick rounds.

In a wok / kadhai ass ghee, bay leaf, elaichi daana, cinnamon and cumin seeds. Let it splutter.

Add ginger and saute for a few seconds. Add the sliced gucchi and saute it for 1 minute.

Now add the soaked rice, the gucchi soaked water and 1/2 cup of normal water.

Squeeze 4-5 drops of lemon juice in the mixture and let it cook for 20 minutes.

Serve it hot with a bowl of raita.