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!