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Ulava Charu Vegetable Pulao - Andhra Style
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Bethica DasUlava Charu Vegetable Pulao - Andhra Style
Horse Gram Lentil (Kulthi / Kollu / Ulavalu) is not too familiar and the name itself may not sound too appealing to the ears. But this humble lentil contains an amazing number of nutritional benefits. It is a rich source of protein, calcium, iron, is low in fat and is diabetic friendly too. It can be made into rasam / soup, cutlets, pulao and salads from the sprouted ones.
Ingredient
1 1/2 cups
basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
2 tbsp.
oil
1 tsp.
ghee
1 tsp.
mustard seeds
1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds
1-2
dry red chilies
1 sprig
curry leaves
2-3
green cardamoms
5-6
cloves
1
javitri
1-2
onions, chopped
1 tbsp.
ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp.
turmeric powder
1 tsp.
red chili powder
1 tbsp.
coriander powder
1 tsp.
cumin powder
1 tsp.
garam masala powder
to taste
salt
2 tbsp.
coriander leaves, chopped
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Soak the horse gram lentils overnight. Next day pressure cook in 3 cups water for 20-25 minutes on a low flame.
* Step 2
Strain the liquid and keep aside.
* Step 3
Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and all the whole garam masala. Saute for a few seconds.
* Step 4
Add the onions and curry leaves. Fry till light brown.
* Step 5
Add the ginger-garlic and all the dry spices mixed with a little water. Saute till the oil separates.
* Step 6
Add the veggies and saute for a minute.
* Step 7
Then add the soaked and drained rice and fry for a minute more.
* Step 8
Add 2 cups lentil stock and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
* Step 9
When done, fluff it up with a fork.
* Step 10
Garnish with cashews, onion rings and coriander leaves.
* Step 11
Serve hot with raita, papad, onion rings and curd chilies.
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horse gram lentils, soaked overnight
Basmati Rice soaked for 30 minutes
mixed vegetables (I used frozen veggies)
oil
Ghee
mustard seeds
cumin seeds
dry red chilies
green chilies, slit
Curry leaves
cinnamon
green cardamoms
cloves
javitri
star anise
Stone flower
onions, chopped
ginger garlic paste
turmeric powder
red chili powder
coriander powder
cumin powder
garam masala powder
Salt
Coriander leaves, chopped
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