Thursday 21 August 2014

Beetroot Pulao

Pulao is a rice dish that i cook quite frequently especially when i am in a hurry & have limited time. Its a one pot meal with with a variety of vegetables ,rice &  condiments( masalas) mixed together & then cooked in a pressure cooker. I only had beetroot in a refrigerator & i have never used beetroot for anything else but as a side dish(upkari), so i thought why not i try it out for pulao/ pilaf.

I have had this recipe written long time back never tried it so i went ahead & it was the best decision...I enjoyed the taste & it looked appealing, The reddish pink color mixed with the green of the coriander leaves looked a perfect color match. I cooked it in coconut milk  giving it a sweet flavorsome taste. Do try this one out you will end up cooking it frequently all the big kids & the little kids will love it....    



Preparation time:5-10 mins.
Cooking time: 10-15 min
Serves:2
 Ingredients:
  • 1 cup basmati rice.
  • 100 gm beetroot.
  • 7 green chilies.
  • 2 cups thin coconut milk.
  • 1/ 100 gm onion.
  • 2 medium tomatoes.
  • 4 clove garlic.
  • 1/4''ginger.
  • 1/8 cup coconut oil.
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves.
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves.
  • 1/2 tsp shahajeera.
  • tsp coriander powder.
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
  • 1/2 tsp jeera/ cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder or according to your taste.
  • Few cashew nuts.
Whole garam masala : 1 black cardamom, 2 green cardamom,2''cinnamon, 1 star anise, 4 cloves.

Method:
  • Wash the rice well drain the water & keep aside.
  • Wash the beetroot,peel the skin & mince it finely.
  • Blend coarsely the garlic, ginger & green chilies.
  • Roast the rice in 1 tsp coconut oil for 5 min on medium flame & keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker add in the shahajeera, whole garam masala & thinly sliced onions saute till light brown.
  • Add cashew nuts,coarsely ground ingredients & keep stirring for 3 mins.
  • Add the coriander powder,turmeric powder,chilly powder,salt to taste ,jeera powder,chopped tomatoes & cook till tomatoes are cooked.

  • Add the coriander leaves,mint leaves & minced beetroot saute for 3 min.
  • Pour in the coconut milk mix well allow it to boil.
  •  Add the rice mix well,close the cooker & cook for 2 whistles.
  • Take off the flame when the pressure drops open the lid & fluff it lightly with a fork.
        
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