Vegetable Pulao
By Anand Lila devi dasi
•Rice.........................................................................2 C
•Water......................................................................4 ½ C
•Oil...........................................................................3 Tbsp
•Asafetida.................................................................¼ Tsp
•Bay Leaves...............................................................3
•Cumin Seeds............................................................1 Tsp
•Cabbage chopped in thin strips..................................2 C
•big red or green Bell pepper cut in long strips.............1
•green Peas................................................................1 C
•Turmeric powder......................................................½ Tsp
•Salt...........................................................................1 Tsp
Preparation
1)Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, then
immediately reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid,
without stirring, cook it over low flame till rice is tender. Remove
from heat.
2)After 10 min, cool the rice in a plate.
3)In a pan heat oil; add asafetida, bay leaves, cumin seeds, and
when they darken a little bit add the cabbage. Stir fry for few
moments, and then add bell peppers and sauté until they are
tender-crisp. Add the peas, turmeric and salt. Toss well so that the
vegetables are coated with the spices nicely.
4)Combine the rice and the spiced vegetables together. Serve
hot.
Serves
4-5
