Five Colour Pretty Indian Pulao(Pilaf)

Five Colour Pretty Indian Pulao(Pilaf)


1. Soak rice in 4 cups of water for 30 minutes.

2. Drain.

3. Heat ghee or oil in a skillet on medium flame.

4. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves and cumin seeds.

5. Stir-fry briefly.

6. Add onions.

7. Saute for 3 minutes or until translucent.

8. Add carrots, French beans, cauliflower and greenpeas.

9. Cook for a minute, stirring continuosly.

10. Add 3 1/4 cups of water and salt to taste.

11. Cook till the water starts boiling.

12. Stir in the rice.

13. Cook, uncovered, on medium flame, for 4 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.

14. Stir in the bell pepper and reduce heat to medium.

15. Cover with a lid.

16. Cook for 8 minutes or until the rice and veggies are cooked.

17. Remove from heat.

18. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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