Mixed Sprouts and Vegetable Pulao (Low Calorie) by Tarla Dalal

Mixed Sprouts and Vegetable Pulao, nutritious one-dish meal.(English Video)
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Mixed Sprouts and Vegetable Pulao

Just what you need to pep you up after a hectic day! obviously, it is very easy and quick to make. But if you do have some time on your hands and wish to further enhance its taste, let the mix marinate for at least 30 minutes before pressure cooking. A balanced one-dish meal that provides you all the necessary nutrients.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup mixed sprouts
1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables (french beans , I710 and cauliflower)
1/2 cup uncooked long-grained rice (chawal) (basmati) , soaked for 1 hour
2 tsp ghee
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste

For Serving
raita
kadhi

Method

1. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, onions, garlic and ginger-green chilli paste, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the mixed sprouts, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the mixed vegetables, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add 2 ¼ cups of hot water, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
6. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
7. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
8. Serve immediately with raita or kadhi.

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[neetavs]

I tried this pulao today and it was Yummy. My family too enjoyed having this tasty and nutritious pulao. Keep up the good work and looking forward for more healthy and tasty recipes.

Tarlaji, your style of presenting is unique bt yr assistants too do a very good job - very simple way to present and explain.

[TarlaDalalsKitchen]

Thank you for your kind words.....

[Sanjay Dalal]

Nice healthy recipe. Well explained.

[diptim2]

Really very healthy dish....

[vineet mishra]

This is such a great all in one meal.... Thank you for this quick fix idea....