Sabzi Pulao & Raita — a timeless comfort meal that brings freshness and flavor to every bite.#happycookingtoyou #foodfusion #araywahh
Ingredients:
Prepare Sabzi Pulao:
-Cooking oil 3 tbs
-Ghee (Clarified butter) 3 tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 small
-Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
-Tez patta (Bay leaf) 1
-Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1
-Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3-4
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 10-12
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Curry patta (Curry leaves) 15-20
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 4-5
-Tamatar (Tomato) chopped 1 medium
-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tbs
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 2 tbs
-Dahi (Yogurt) whisked ¼ Cup
-Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) roasted & crushed 1 tbs
-Saunf powder (Fennel powder) 1 tbs
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tbs
-Garam masala powder ½ tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) 1 tsp
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
-Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed 1 tsp
-Aloo (Potato) 1 Cup
-Matar (Peas) ¾ Cup
-Gajar (Carrot) ¾ Cup
-Phool gobhi (Cauliflower) florets 1 Cup
-Phaliyan (French beans) ½ Cup
-Water 3 Cups or as required
-Stock cube 1-2
-Chawal (Rice) sella 500g (soaked for 2 hours)
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) diced 1 small
-Hara pyaz (Spring onion) leaves chopped 2 tbs
-Saffron essence ½ tsp
-Pyaz (Onion) fried 1/3 Cup
-Pyaz (Onion) fried
Prepare Kuchla Raita:
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 3-4
-Lehsan (Garlic) cloves 5-6
-Sabut lal mirch (Button red chillies) 3-4
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Kala namak (Black salt) ¼ tsp
-Himalayan pink salt ¼ tsp or to taste
-Podina (Mint leaves) handful
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) handful
-Lemon juice 1 tsp
-Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 1 Cup
Directions:
Prepare Sabzi Pulao:
-In a pot,add cooking oil,clarified butter & let it melt.
-Add onion,mix well & fry on medium flame until light golden.
-Add black cardamom,bay leaf,star anise,cinnamon stick,green cardamom,black peppercorrs,cumin seeds,curry leaves,green chillies & mix well.
-Add tomato,ginger garlic paste,green chilli paste,mix well & cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
-On low flame,add yogurt,coriander seeds,fennel powder,cumin powder,garam masala powder,black pepper powder,pink salt,red chilli crushed,mix well & cook on medium flame until oil separates.
-Add potato,peas,carrot,cauliflower,french beans,mix well & cook for 2-3 minutes.
-Add water & mix well.
-Add stock cube,bring it to boil,cover & cook on low flame for 6-8 minutes.
-Add rice,mix well & cook on high flame until water is reduced (2-3 minutes).
-Add capsicum,spring onion leaves,saffron essence,fried onion,cover with kitchen cloth & lid and steam cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes.
-Sprinkle fried onion & serve!
Prepare Kuchla Raita:
-In a mortar pestle,add green chillies,garlic,button red chillies,cumin seeds,black salt,pink salt,mint leaves,fresh coriander,lemon juice & crush well.
-Add yogurt,whisk well & serve!
