Nov 6, 2014

Shahi Pulao
















Ingredients:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup Cauliflower pieces
  • 1/2 cup fresh green peas
  • 1/2 cup green beans chopped
  • 1 carrot thinly chopped
  • 1 big onion chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 boiled potato (cut into chunks)
  • 6-8 green chillies chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • Few raisins
  • Few cashew nuts chopped
  • Few almond sliced
  • Salt to taste


Whole Garam Masala:

  • 2 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 green cardamom crushed
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick


Method:

  • Roast the whole garam masala in a pan without adding oil.
  • Roast for 2 minutes, leave to cool and then grind to make a smooth powder.
  • Boil the rice, until 1/2 done, drain the whole water and leave to cool.
  • Melt the ghee in a pan and add all the vegetables.
  • Add salt and spices. Mix well.
  • Cook on low flame for 4 minutes.
  • Add the grounded whole garam masala powder.
  • Mix well and add milk.
  • Stir for one minute and then add rice.
  • Cover the pan with the tight lid.
  • Leave to cook at least for 10 minutes on low flame.
  • Finally garnish with raisins, cashew nuts and almonds.
  • Serve hot with dal fry and raita of your choice.


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