Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Peanut Garlic Paste

   Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 15 garlic cloves, 8 green chilies (adjust to your spice preference), a handful of coriander leaves, fried peanuts, and salt to taste into a mixer jar. Grind the ingredients into a coarse paste, ensuring it's not too fine.

2. 2.Sauté the Paste

   Heat a kadai (wok) and add 5 teaspoons of ghee (or oil). Once the ghee is hot, add the prepared coarse peanut-garlic paste. Sauté the paste for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell of garlic disappears and the mixture is fragrant.

3. 3.Add Curry Leaves and Mix with Rice

   Add a few sprigs of curry leaves to the sautéed paste and mix well. Then, add 1.5 cups of cooked Basmati rice (ensure the rice is cooked al dente and not mushy). Gently mix everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the paste.

4. 4.Pack the Lunch Box

   Pack the prepared Garlic Peanut Rice into a lunch box. For a balanced meal, include sides like sliced cucumber, fresh mango pieces, and a boiled egg.