Friday, July 2, 2010

VEGETABLE PULAO (in a pressure cooker)



Preparation of VEGETABLE PULAO: 


Ingredients:


  • Basmati Rice - ¼ kg
  • Carrots, chopped - 25 gms
  • French beans, chopped - 25 gms
  • Cauliflower, chopped - 25 gms
  • Peas - 25 gms
  • Shahi Jeera - 1/2 tsp
  • White pepper - 8
  • Cloves - 8
  • Green Cardamoms  - 8
  • Black Cardamoms  - 2
  • Cinnamon  - 1"long 2 sticks
  • Onions, sliced - 2
  • Ginger, crushed  - ¼"piece
  • Garlic, crushed  - 3 flakes
  • Chili powder - ¼ tbsp
  • Haldi powder  -  a pinch
  • Coriander, chopped  - 1 tbsp
  • Green chili  - 5
  • Bay leaf - 3 
  • Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
  • Water  - 2½ cup
  • Ghee  - 3 tbsp 
  • Salt to taste

Method: 
  • Heat ghee in a cooker,put sliced onions and sauté for sometime.
  • Let it be golden brown and crispy,then take it out on a clean paper to soak out extra oil. keep aside.
  • Put the bayleaf,shahi jeera,cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon, white pepper and roast.
  • Put the ginger garlic and sauté till it smells nicely.
  • Put the rice and mix for sometime, then put vegetables, chili powder, haldi powder, coriander leaves, green chilies, garam masala powder,salt and water.
  • Close the cooker lid and pressure cook for 3 minutes till it is about to whistle. then slow it down for 15 mins.Take out from heat.
  • Open it after pressure is released. So, let it stand for few mins. Then garnish with fried onions.
  • Ready to serve hot.

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