A delicious and simple to make pulao for lunch or dinner. Ideal for any family get-togethers, parties or weekend brunch too.
Ingredients:
Cauliflower – 2 cups, cleaned, washed, chopped
Green Peas – 1 cup, shelled
Basmati Rice – 2 cups, soaked in water for 20 minutes
Onions – 3 to 4, finely chopped
Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tsp
Tomatoes – 2
Cinnamon – small piece
Cloves – few, as per taste
Cardamoms – few, as per taste
Coconut – 4 to 5 small pieces
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder – 2 tsp
Mint Leaves – handful
Salt as per taste
Oil as required
Method:
1. Grind together the coconut and ginger garlic paste.
2. Heat oil in a pressure pan over medium flame.
3. Fry the cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms for 30 seconds.
4. Add the ground paste, onions, tomatoes, cauliflower and green peas.
5. Saute for 2 minutes.
6. Add turmeric powder, pepper powder and garam masala powder.
7. Stir well.
8. Add salt and mint leaves.
9. Add the basmati rice and 3 cups of water.
10. Cover with a lid and pressure cook until 3 to 4 whistles.
11. Serve hot.
