Five Colour Pretty Indian Pulao(Pilaf)

"This is a treat! It's colourful, flavourful and wonderful served hot. To me, it is a meal by itself. This is from Chef Sanjeev Kapoor."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
16
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Soak rice in 4 cups of water for 30 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Heat ghee or oil in a skillet on medium flame.
  • Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves and cumin seeds.
  • Stir-fry briefly.
  • Add onions.
  • Saute for 3 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add carrots, French beans, cauliflower and greenpeas.
  • Cook for a minute, stirring continuosly.
  • Add 3 1/4 cups of water and salt to taste.
  • Cook till the water starts boiling.
  • Stir in the rice.
  • Cook, uncovered, on medium flame, for 4 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
  • Stir in the bell pepper and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cover with a lid.
  • Cook for 8 minutes or until the rice and veggies are cooked.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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  1. I really liked this recipe because of the variety of colors & veggies. It has a wonderful aroma! I really appreciate your comments about the spices, tinala. Keeping what you said in mind, I used 12 green cardamom pods, 6 bay leaves, 12 cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks (each approx 3 1/2 " long). I also used 1 tsp ground cumin instead of seed and 3/4 tsp ground peppercorns. When the rice and veggies were almost cooked (Step 16), I tasted the pilaf several times and decided it needed more spices. I then added ground cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, and curry powder. Next time I make this I will double all the spices and use only ground spices(except for the bay leaves). I will also add 1 tsp. curry powder. Thanks for a great recipe!
     
  2. Made this tonight for dinner and it was very good. I used ground spices instead of the whole and I doubled the spice as it was a little bland. I also added Curry powder, made it so much better! Thanks for a great recipe.
     
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  1. I really liked this recipe because of the variety of colors & veggies. It has a wonderful aroma! I really appreciate your comments about the spices, tinala. Keeping what you said in mind, I used 12 green cardamom pods, 6 bay leaves, 12 cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks (each approx 3 1/2 " long). I also used 1 tsp ground cumin instead of seed and 3/4 tsp ground peppercorns. When the rice and veggies were almost cooked (Step 16), I tasted the pilaf several times and decided it needed more spices. I then added ground cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, and curry powder. Next time I make this I will double all the spices and use only ground spices(except for the bay leaves). I will also add 1 tsp. curry powder. Thanks for a great recipe!
     

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