Pudina Vegetable Pulao (Mint flavored Vegetable Pilaf) -- (Revisiting Old Recipe) Recipe
- Basmati Rice – 1½ cups (soaked in water for at least ½ hr)
- Potatoes – 2 small or 1 medium
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas) – ½ cup (I used frozen mixed vegetables)
- Onion – 1 medium thinly sliced
- Pudina (Mint) – ½ cup
- Green chilies – 2-3
- Chili powder – ½ tsp
- Ginger-garlic paste – ½ tsp
- Garam masala – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Spices:
- Cinnamon – 1” stick
- Cardamom – 2-3 pods
- Bay leaf – 1
- Cloves – 2-3
Method:
Make a paste of mint and green chilies adding very little water.
Heat 2tbsp of oil in pressure cooker. Add all the spices and sauté for 1minute.
Add onions and ginger-garlic paste fry till translucent.
Add all the veggies, mint-chili paste mix well.
After the veggies sweat out for about 5 minutes, add rice, chili powder, garam masala, salt and water.
Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Serve hot with onion raita and chips.