Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Vegetable Pulao (Pulav)- Using Ground Masala

Vegetable Pulao is one of the popular rice dishes of India. There are so many variations available in the internet. Initially I used to make using the recipe got from my mother. But that was not the way I liked it to be. I used to make few variations and try making it once in a while but never succeeded. 



I tried making 2-3 recipes from Raks Kitchen and just loved it. Recently my SIL made veg pulao and trust me, it turned out so delicious that I had to go for a second serving even though I was full. I noted down the recipe from her so that I can share here. Do try this version and I am sure you all will like it too. The best thing is- you won't bite into the whole spices, as they are ground with other ingredients to form a masala :-)

Ingredients:
  • Basmati Rice- 1 cup
  • Onion, medium sized- 1
  • Carrot, Beans, Peas- As required*
  • Bay leaf- 1
  • Oil- 2-3 tsp
  • Ghee- 2-3 tsp
  • Cashew nut- 5-6 (optional) 
  • Salt- To taste
For the Masala:
  • Cilantro/ Coriander leaves- 1/4th of a big bunch (along with the stem)
  • Grated Coconut, fresh/frozen- 4 Tbsp
  • Ginger- 1/2 inch piece
  • Garlic pods, big sized- 2-3
  • Onion, chopped- 1/3 cup
  • Coriander seeds- 1 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Green chilli- 2-3
  • Cloves- 2-3
  • Cinnamon- 2 inch piece
  • Cardamom- 2-3
  • Turmeric Powder- 1/8 tsp
*Add one big carrot, beans- 9-11 (I used frozen), Peas- 1/3- 1/2 cup (I used Frozen). You can also add cauliflower florets, cubed potatoes, soya chunks etc.



Procedure:

Wash and soak rice in enough water for half an hour. Then start to prepare the masala.

For making masala- Give a rough to cilantro and put everything mentioned under "For the Masala" in a mixer and grind it, to get a smooth paste.



 Add few tablespoons of water, while grinding. The paste should not be too watery. Now the masala is ready.



Now start chopping the veggies. I cubed the carrot. Cut the beans into 2-2.5cm in length and thaw the peas. Then slice the onion.



Now heat oil and ghee in a pressure pan (or a nonstick pan). Then add the cashews and bay leaf. Fry for half a minute and then add sliced onions. Let these fry until the onion starts to turn brown.



Then add in the chopped veggies- carrot, beans and peas. Mix well and allow it to fry for 1-2 minutes.



Then add the ground masala. Mix well and fry for 2 minutes.



Finally add the drained rice (which was soaking for half an hour) and mix well. 



After 2 minutes add 1 1/2 cups of water and salt. Give a good mix and close the lid and hear 2-3 whistles. Allow the pressure to go down by itself (if you are not using a cooker, then close the pot with its lid and lower the heat to lowest possible and allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes).
Once done, fluff the rice gently, with a fork. Vegetable Pulao is ready!!



Serve it hot with raita. Above measurement serves two people.

31 comments :

  1. wow wow wow!!! this looks superb! is it possible to remove the word verification for your comments, would be easier for me to comment more :) thanks

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  2. Thanks a lot Coral for the appreciation. Between I have not put any verification for the comments.

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  3. HI there, today also when i was commenting on your post, I had to comment twice as word verification comes automatically by blogger even if you have not put it. You can go through this post http://mydesignethos.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-remove-word-verification-in.html

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  5. Yummy pulav - and love the step by step pics. Fab presentation as always - too good

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    1. Thanks a lot lata, for your kind words of appreciation. Do try it and let me know.

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  6. Thanks a lot for the concern Coral. I checked my settings and have removed word verification. Anyone with a registered account can now comment on my blog :) thanks a lot for pointing it out and explaining it in detail. Between glad that you love my recipes :) you made my day :)

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