veggie pulau
This pulau is so simple and delicious. I enjoy it either with plain yogurt, masala dahi or with pav bhaji!
Masala dahi:
100g whisked yogurt
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp oil
¼ chilli powder
1 tsp finely chopped cilantro
Whisk together the yogurt and salt. Barely heat oil in a small pot and add the chilli powder. Allow to crackle for 10 seconds. Top over yogurt with cilantro.
½ cup basmati rice
30g carrots, diced
30 g peas
30g green beans, diced
100g onions, diced
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves
1 bay leaf
2 inch cinnamon stick
½ tsp bombay pav bhaji masala
½ tsp garam masla
Wash rice about 3 times or until water runs clear. Soak in water for at least 30 minutes. When ready, bring a pot of water to boil. Salt generously and add the rice in. Stir occasionally. Rice should be cooked in 10-15 minutes. Drain water completely. Allow the rice to stand in the strainer for a couple of minutes to ensure all the water is removed. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
In a separate saucepan, heat the butter on medium low. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick and onions. Sauté onions for 5 minutes until translucent. Then add the bombay pav bhaji masala, garam masala, carrots, green beans, peas and ½ cup water. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes until the water has completely evaporated and the veggies are cooked through. Add additional water if required. Lastly, gently fold the veggies into the rice.
Serve hot with some masala dahi or with pav bhaji.