Cranberry Rice

When I found this recipe I tried it instantly. And the rice tasted just like Puliyogare. The sour Cranberries give their own flavor to the rice.

Ingredients :

Rice : 1 cup (sona Masoori rice)
Cranberries : 3/4 cup
Onion : 1 medium sized
Green Chilli : 2
Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
Cumin : 1 tsp
Urad Dal : 1 tsp
Peanuts : 2 tbsp (Optional)
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry Leaves : few
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
Salt According to Taste
Oil : 2 tsp

Procedure :
1. Cook the rice as usual and bring it to a room temperature.
2. In a wide pan heat oil and temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, Urad Dal, peanuts, curry leaves, asafoetida.
3. Now add the finely chopped onion and cook till they turn slightly brown.
4. Add the washed and quatered cranberry pieces followed by turmeric powder and turmeric powder.
5. Once the cranberries turn slightly squishy add the cooked rice and the requires amount of salt. Serve it hot.