One-Pot Green Pulao
A very popular and flavorful Indian main dish - Pulao is everyone’s favorite. It is an one pot dish, is easy to put together and is nutritious. Served with Raita.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown basmati rice soaked for 2 hrs.
- 1 cup brown lentil soaked for 2 hrs
- 1/4 cup onion sliced
Grind to make a green paste of:
- 1 teaspoon ginger chunks
- 1 clove garlic
- 1½ cup spinach/mint
- 2 green chillies/jalapenos/green bell pepper to taste
- 2 cloves
- 1 cardamom
- 1 piece cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- Topping optional: 2 tablespoons dry roasted cashew nuts and raisins
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in an instant pot and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure. Open after 5 minutes.
- Alternatively, mix all the ingredients together in a slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low.
- For stove-top cooking, bring all ingredients to a boil in a 3Qt pan.
- Once the water reaches the top of the rice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed (about 10mins). Turn off heat, let sit for 10 mins, covered.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, cashews, and raisins.
- Serve hot with plant-based raita on the side.
Notes
Find the full raita recipe here: Brown Lentil Veggie Pulav & Raita