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BEETROOT PULAV



  INGREDIENTS:

SI NO
CONTENTS
QUANTITY
1
BEET ROOT
2 MEDIUM
2
BASMATI RICE
2 CUPS
3
GREEN CHILLIS
6-7
4
OIL
2 -3 TBSP
5
GHEE / CLARIFIED BUTTER
1 TSP
6
MUSTARD SEEDS
½ TSP
7
CUMIN SEEDS
½ TSP
8
WHOLE SPICES
FEW
9
BAY LEAF
2-3
10
ONION
1 MEDIUM
11
CARROTS
1-2
12
PEAS
½ CUP
13
MILK
½ CUP
14
MINT LEAVES
½ CUP
15
PULAV MASALA POWDER
2-3 TSP
16
CORIANDER LEAVES
1/2 CUP
17
SALT
TO TASTE




Preparation time: 30 min, cooking time 30 min Yield Serves: 5-6

METHOD:

1.In a heavy bottom Pan / pressure cooker, heat the oil and ghee, once it is enough hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to splutter, then add bay leaves, whole spices like
( cardamom, cloves, star anise) and fry for few seconds .




2. Then add chopped onions, Sliced greenchillis, and fry till onions are transuclant .

3. Then add chopped beetroots, mint leaves, pulav powder, salt and soaked rice and fry for few 1-2 min.  For 2 cups of Basmati rice add 2 ½ cups of water and ½ cup of milk and stir.

4. Cover the lid of the pan or Cooker and cook till done or 1-2 whistles.



5. Finally garnish with cooked peas and coriander leaves/cilantro.


6. Serve hot Pulav with raita and Enjoy!

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