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Ulava Charu (Horse Gram Lentil) Vegetable Pulao

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Ulava Charu (Horse Gram Lentil) Vegetable Pulao

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :24 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 40 Min

Total Time : 24 Hr 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/2 cup horse gram lentils, soaked overnight
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (I used frozen veggies)
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. ghee
  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 2 dry red chilies
  • 1-2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1
  • 2-3 green cardamoms
  • 5-6 cloves
  • 1 javitri
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 stone flower
  • 1-2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Pressure cook the soaked lentils in 3 cups water for 20-25 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle. Strain the liquid and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and all the whole garam masala. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the onions and curry leaves. Fry till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic and all the dry spices mixed with a little water. Saute till the oil separates.
  • Add the veggies and saute for a minute. Then add the soaked and drained rice and fry for a minute more.
  • Add 2 cups lentil stock and coriander leaves. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. When done, fluff it up with a fork.
  • Garnish with onion rings, cashews and coriander leaves. Serve hot with raita, papad, onion rings and curd chilies.
Bethica Das

Bethica Das

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Vegetarian