Veg Palao Recipe
Ingredients:-
2 cups of basmati rice (soaked for 30 mins)
1 medium sized onion (sliced)
7-8 cashew nuts
1 piece of mace
7-8 peppercorns
2 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
2 green cardamom
2 star anise
1 tsp cumin
5-6 green chillies
2 medium sized tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 large sized potato
½ cup fresh peas Some fresh mint leaves
Oil for cooking
For curd mixture:–
2 tbsp curd
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
*½ tbsp coriander powder
½ tbsp fennel powder
½ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp dry Fenugreek leaves
Step 1: Introduction
Today we are going to share an amazing recipe with you. This recipe is made using simple, home-grown spices and some vegetables that you already have at home.
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Let’s Start Recipe
Step 2: Preparing the Rice
We are using 2 cups of Basmati rice for this recipe. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. You can also use Sella rice if you prefer.
Step 3: Heating the Oil
Now, place a pot on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of oil. We won’t need much oil, just enough for frying. Once the oil heats up, add a large-sized onion, sliced. Fry it until it turns golden brown.
Step 4: Adding Whole Spices
Once the onion is brown, lower the flame and add whole spices. Here’s what you need:
7-8 cashews
1 small flower of mace
2 bay leaves
7-8 black peppercorns
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
2 green cardamoms
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Fry these whole spices for a while.
Step 5: Adding Ginger-Garlic Paste
After frying the spices, add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste. Stir and fry until the raw smell disappears.
Step 6: Adding Green Chilies
Once the ginger-garlic is fried, add 5-6 green chilies, slit in the middle. Stir-fry them until well-cooked.
Step 7: Adding Tomatoes and Potatoes
Now, add 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped into small pieces. To soften the tomatoes, add 1 teaspoon of salt (you can adjust the salt later). Let the tomatoes cook until soft. Then, add 1 large potato, cut into pieces, and ½ cup of fresh peas. Stir everything together and cook for a few minutes.
Step 8: Cooking with Water
Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the mixture. Don’t add too much; just enough to create steam. Let it cook on low flame for 5 minutes until the potatoes and peas are softened.
Step 9: Preparing the Spice Mixture
Now, let’s prepare the spice mix:
2 tablespoons of yogurt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to taste)
* ½ table spoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon fennel powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Mix all the spices in the yogurt and set aside.
Step 10: Mixing Spice Mix with Vegetables
Once the potatoes and peas are soft, add the yogurt-spice mixture. Stir everything well and cook on high flame until the oil separates from the spices. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit of water (about 2 tablespoons).
Step 11: Adding the Rice
Now, add the soaked rice to the pot. Mix gently, ensuring the rice is coated with the spices. Then, add 4 cups of water. If you are using a regular pot, you’ll need more water, but if you are using a pressure cooker, 3 cups of water will be enough. Mix well.
Step 12: Cooking the Rice
Add a few mint leaves and mix them in. Bring the water to a boil on high flame. Once the water is almost absorbed by the rice, check the salt and adjust as needed. If it’s too less, add ½ teaspoon more. Stir gently.
Step 13: Cooking on Low Flame
Now, lower the flame and cover the pot. Let it cook for another 5 minutes. After that, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
Step 14: Final Touch
After 15 minutes, open the lid and let the steam escape. Once the steam is released, gently fluff the rice with a spoon. You’ll see how beautifully the rice has cooked. It’s soft, flavorful, and perfectly cooked!
Step 15: Serving the Rice
Serve your delicious and aromatic rice. This masala matar pulao is soft, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. When you make this, you’ll realize how delicious and easy it is. It’s a unique recipe that everyone will love. So, do try this and share your feedback with us.
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