Thursday 12 September 2013

VEGETABLE PULAO ( With Shan Biriyani Masala )







Ingredients:

Rice ... 1 & 1/2 cups

Cauliflower ... 8-10 florets

Capsicum/bell pepper ... 1 cup of green and red colours,cubed

Green peas .......... handful

(add any vegetables of your choice)

Onion ............ 1 small, sliced

Ginger garlic paste .... 1 tbsp.

Green chillies ............ 1-2

Tomato ... .... 1 medium

Cardamoms ......... 3-4

Cloves ................. 3-4

Cinnamon .......... 1 " piece

Bay leaf .............. 1-2

Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp

Yogurt ............. half cup

Biriyani Masala... 1 & 1/2 tbsp.







(I used Shan Sindhi Biriyani Masala)

( available at all Indian grocery stores in USA)

Mint leaves ........... handful

Coriander leaves ... handful

Salt

Oil

Method:

1. Wash the rice and soak it for 1 hour.





2. In a pressure cooker heat oil and add the whole spices, the ginger garlic paste and saute. Add the onions and stir fry till golden brown.

3. Tip in the vegetables,green chillies, tomato, salt, turmeric.





4. Mix the biriyani masala with the yogurt and add to the vegetables.(The measurement given on the packet is a lot..makes it too strong in spices.. I usually add one tbsp. for one cup of rice)

5. Simmer for a few minutes.





6. Now add the rice and double quantity of water.( If using Basmati, add a little less than double). Check the salt and close the pressure cooker.

7. After 2 whistles, simmer it a little and close the gas. Leave it for 5-7 minutes before opening the cooker.





8. Carefully seperate the rice with the back of the spoon. I use a chop stick to do this.

Serve with raita or fried potatoes.















Dish name starting with V @ Learning to Cook


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