One Pot Protein Packed Pulao

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a pot or pressure cooker.
  2. 2Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, black pepper, and cloves.
  3. 3Sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4Grind green chilli, ginger, mint, coriander and water into a smooth puree.
  5. 5Add the puree along with garam masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
  6. 6Add the soaked pulses, soya and rice and mix well.
  7. 7Add water and mix well.
  8. 8Bring to a boil, then pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  9. 9Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 0.5 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 4 Black pepper
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1.5 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 cup Soaked pulses
  • Rajma, dried peas, pink rajma, lima beans
  • 1 cup Soaked soya
  • 1 cup Soaked rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • for garnishing Chopped coriander
  • 3 Green chilli
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • handful Mint
  • handful Coriander
  • 0.125 cup Water

Equipment

PotPressure cookerBlender

Tips

  • Adjust the amount of water according to the type of rice and pulses used.
  • You can also add vegetables like carrots, peas, or cauliflower for extra nutrition.