Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          boiled and cooled rice
   2                    green chillies
   1      stalk         curry leaves
   1                    onions finely chopped
   1      tablespoon    grated fresh coconut
     1/2  tablespoon    coriander finely chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin seed -- mustard seeds, urad
                        -- dal
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   2      pinches       asafoetida -- (2 to 3)
                        salt to taste
                        half lemon -- juice of
   1      tablespoon    oil

Preparation:

Use a heavy or nonstick pan. Heat oil, add seeds, and dal. Allow to splutter. Add green chillies, curry leaves, onions, asafoetida Cook till onions are light pink. Add rice, turmeric, salt, lemon, coriander, coconut. Stir gently till well mixed. Cover and simmer till steaming hot. Serve hot. Making time: 20 minutes Makes: 3 servings Shelflife: Best fresh