Heat a pan or kadai and add a tbsp of gingelly oil.
When hot, add the sun-dried chilies and shallow fry them until fully browned. If they turn dark, it's ok. We don't want the mor milagai to be partially cooked. Transfer the shallow-fried mor milagai to a plate.
Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal to the same oil. Let the mustard seeds splutter. Then add the asaofieda and mix well.
Add the chopped onion and curry leaves and cook until the onion turns soft and translucent.
Add the rice and salt and mix well. Turn off the heat.
Now crush the shallow-fried sun-dried chilies and mix the rice again.
Serve it with a side of your choice.
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Notes
Many store-bought/homemade sun-dried chilies have salt in them already. So, add salt cautiously. If needed, you can always add more.
As always, adjust salt and spice to taste.
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