PAPAD KA PULAO

If you run out of veggies specially during the rainy season, don't panic.. Here is an amazing recipe that you can make and relish. .. Papad ka Pulao ! Yes, pulao made with papads.. interesting isn't it ?

It is a complete one pot meal on its own. Just like that I had this idea of making it and it turned out super delicious.

Ingredients:

Basmati rice ... 2 cups

Papads ........... 4 (I used Lijjat masala papads)

Onions .......... 2 small (half cup sliced)

Mint leaves ............. 1 cup 

Coriander leaves ..... handful

Garlic ..........  8 cloves 

Ginger ......... 1 inch piece

Green chillies .. 3 (or as per your preference)

Yogurt ......... 1/2 cup

Tomato........ 1 

Turmeric powder .. 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder .. 1 tsp

Cumin powder ....... 1 tsp

Black cardamoms .. 1-2

Green cardamoms .. 4

Cloves .................... 6

Cinnamon stick ...... 2-3 small pieces

Bay leaves .............. 2-3

Salt ..................... to taste

Oil ....................... about 1/4 cup

Method:

1. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a pan. Fry the sliced onions until golden brown. Now add the mentioned whole spices.

2. Meanwhile grind the mint, coriander, green chillies, ginger and garlic to a coarse paste.

3. Add the paste to the pan and stir it with the fried onions.

4. Whisk the yogurt and stir it into the pan taking care it doesn't curdle.

5. Break the papads into 2 inch pieces and tip them into the masala.

6. Stir a little and add one cup water. 

7. Season with salt, turmeric powder, coriander and cumin powders.

8. Now cut the tomato into thin strips. Add to the pan. Stir carefully and close the gas. We don't need the tomato or the papads to become mushy.

9. Cook the rice adding salt. When almost done squeeze a little lime juice to keep the grains separate. Drain it and set aside.

10. Heat the remaining oil in a small pan.

11. Layer the rice and the prepared papad masala pouring some hot oil on each layer.

12. Cover with a foil and keep it for dum.

Note- you can enjoy the pulao by itself.. if you wish you may serve some raita for accompaniment.

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