Rice Pulao

There are so many great rice recipes that are delicious and easy to cook. Pulao is one such recipe that can be pressure cooked or cooked in a pan by adding vegetables of your choice. You can use  basmati rice, simple rice or brown rice to make pulao. Rice is a grain that is rich source of fiber and about 98% percent digestible.

Ingredients:

2 cups basmati rice (I use Royal Basmati brand)

2 tablespoons oil

1/2 cup onion chopped

1/2 cup green peas

2 carrots diced

6-8 green beans chopped

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 cinnamon stick

2-3 cloves

4-5 peppercorns

Pinch of turmeric powder for color (optional)

4 cups of water

Salt to taste

Garnish of your choice (fried nuts or cilantro leaves)

Preparation:

Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds. Sauté till the seeds splutter. Add peppercorns, turmeric and mix.

Add onions and saute till light brown.

Add carrot, beans, peas, and salt. Stir to mix, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add four cups of water and boil.

Add rice and cook in a pan until done or pressure cook with one whistle.

Open the lid and serve hot