Nutrient-Packed Vegetable Pulao with Melon Seed Gravy
Best For
Lunch
Dinner
Serves 2-3
Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
Gravy
- 1/4 cup melon seeds, roasted
- 1 small mace
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup water
Veggies
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup chopped baby corn or corn
- 1/2 cup chopped potato
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
Flavoured Rice
- 1/2 cup brown rice, soaked
- 2 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped green chili
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rock salt
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
Soak in Advance
Soak 1/2 cup brown rice in water for 3 hours.
Method
- Place all the gravy ingredients in a small blender jar and blend until smooth.
- Place the blended gravy and all the veggie ingredients in a pot. Cook for 5 minutes on medium flame, stirring regularly.
- Add all the flavored rice ingredients to the same pot. Stir gently, and cover. Cook for 25 minutes on medium flame until rice is cooked. Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Switch off the stove and add the other ingredients. Stir and cover for 10 minutes.
- Serve with raita or chutney.
February 12, 2024
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