06 April 2014

Veg Pulao



Ingredients

1.5 cups Basmati rice
 2 cups chopped vegetable (Refer nots)
1 onion
4 cloves
2 cinnamon
1 Bay leaf 
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 tbsp finely chopped Garlic
3/4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp Garam masala
A handful of coriander leaves and mint leaves
3 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup curd
Ghee/oil

Directions

Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker,cloves, cinnamon stir fry 30 secs. Add ginger , garlic and saute for 30 secs. Add the sliced onions and saute until golden brown.Add red chili powder ,turmeric powder and saute. Add chopped vegetables and saute for another few minutes. Also add garam masala ,coriander leaves and curd. Mix well. Reduce heat, add the raw rice, mix, saute for 2min. Add water and bring to a boil. Also add salt and lemon juice .Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles. Wait for 10 mins and release the pressure. Serve warm

Notes:
Vegetables I used are Beans, carrot, cabbage. Also I add some cubed apples, potatoes , peas etc.

Njerinjil Water-

800ml vellathil oru spoon ettu thilapiche Elam choodode 2 allel 3 thavanayayi kudikkam