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Tuesday 13 June 2017

Beetroot Peas Pulao

Easy,healthy, iron rich beetroot peas pulao !


Preparation Time: Under 15 minutes
Cooking Time: Under 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
Basmati rice - 1 cup(Soaked for 30 minutes in cold water).
Beetroot - 1/2 cup chopped finely
Green peas - 1/2 cup chopped finely
Onions - 1/2 cup chopped finely
Ginger - 1 inch sized chopped
Garlic - 2 to 3 cloves chopped
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Bay leaf - 1
Cinnamon- a small piece
Cloves - 2 pieces
Star anise - a small piece
Oil - 2 table spoon
Coriander leaves - for garnishing

METHOD:

1. Soak basmati rice in cold water for about 30 minutes. In the mean time, prepare all ingredients and set ready.
2. In a 3 liter pressure cooker, add some oil. Add cinnamon,bay leaf,star anise and cloves. Then add ginger and garlic and fry for a minute.
3. Then add onions and fry till they change color.
4. Now add the chopped beetroot and green peas and saute for  2 minutes. Add required salt.
5. Now add turmeric,red chilli and garam masala powders.
6. Now add soaked and drained rice and mix well. Add about 2 cups of water and cover the lid.
7. Keep the flame in high and wait for 1 whistle. After 1 whistle, turn the flame to medium and cook for 2 more whistles. Switch off the gas stove and let the pressure settle itself. Open the lid, and add corriander leaves.


Serve pulao with any veg curry and raita !

Beet root peas pulao with brinjal curry and cucumber raita ! 

NOTES:

SEE ALSO: Veg friend Rice , Capsicum Rice, Tomato Pulao

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