I have previously tried Broccoli Rice in South Indian way and Chinese Style, Broccoli Fried Rice and I wanted to try the North Indian Pulao version with this healthy veggie. So today's post is Yummy 'Broccoli Pulav'. I very much wanted to add this veggie in my family diet as it contains so many health benefits. So i am trying out different combinations to see what combo works out with broccoli to suit the Indian Palatte.
This is an easy to make healthy rice preparation & suits for quick lunch box recipes. I have added peas in this recipe. Adding peas is purely optional. This recipe could be tried with leftover rice too if it is not mushy. One pot meal;tastes really nice when consumed with Onion Raita and Pickle.
INGREDIENTS:
Broccoli, chopped- 1 medium sized head
Basmathi Rice/ Any rice used to prepare rice- 1 cup
Peas, fresh/ frozen- 2 tablespoons (optional)
Cinnamon bark- 2 pieces
Cardamom- 3
Cloves-3
Bay leaf-1
Jeera/ Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Onion, chopped- 1 1/2
Green Chillies, slit-3-4 big
Ginger- 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic- 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves, chopped- 2 tablespoons
Salt- to taste
Oil- 3 teaspoons
Ghee- 1 teaspoon (optional)
Cashews- 5, broken
PROCEDURE:
This is an easy to make healthy rice preparation & suits for quick lunch box recipes. I have added peas in this recipe. Adding peas is purely optional. This recipe could be tried with leftover rice too if it is not mushy. One pot meal;tastes really nice when consumed with Onion Raita and Pickle.
Broccoli, chopped- 1 medium sized head
Basmathi Rice/ Any rice used to prepare rice- 1 cup
Peas, fresh/ frozen- 2 tablespoons (optional)
Cinnamon bark- 2 pieces
Cardamom- 3
Cloves-3
Bay leaf-1
Jeera/ Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Onion, chopped- 1 1/2
Green Chillies, slit-3-4 big
Ginger- 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic- 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves, chopped- 2 tablespoons
Salt- to taste
Oil- 3 teaspoons
Ghee- 1 teaspoon (optional)
Cashews- 5, broken
PROCEDURE:
- Half cook the rice with salt and drain the water and allow to cool.
- Heat oil in a pan and roast the raw gram masala spices cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf and jeera.
- Once you get the roasted aroma of spices, add the onion with green chillies and cook till soft.
- Add ginger, garlic and cook till the raw smell leaves.
- Add the broccoli, salt and saute for a minute. Add the peas and sprinkle a tablespoon or two of water; close with a lid and cook for two minutes.
- Now add the garam masala and mix well.
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast the cashew nuts till golden and add with the rice and mix well (This step is optional)
Looks very Beautiful!
ReplyDeletedelicious pulav!!!
ReplyDeleteGood one Eliza .. I would love to eat as it is .
ReplyDeletedelicious n attractive.. lovely green color of brocolli..
ReplyDeleteBroccoli Pulav looks gr8!
ReplyDeleteanother awesome dish from ur side!!! so good...
ReplyDeletepleasant green color.nice one
ReplyDeletePulao looks delicious and lovely clicks!
ReplyDeleteNice recipe dear nd looks so yummy....
ReplyDeleteLovely with those amazing flavors; another rice dish which stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteDelicious and greeny rice
ReplyDeletelooks very delicious n a must try recipe:)
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Lovely green pulao.....and looks yummy and a healthy treat :)
ReplyDeleteVery delicious & healthy pulao....
ReplyDeleteBroccoli pulao looks beautiful and healthier too :) Love your plate :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing clicks....love the green color..healthy pulao.
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