Monday, May 12, 2014

Tawa Pulao

   Ingredients - Serves around 4 people 
   
   Basmati rice 250 grams ( water ratio 1:1.5)
   Butter 2 table spoon
   Oil 3 table spoon
   Cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 tsp
   Ginger garlic paste 2 table spoon
   Green chillies 1 (chopped finely)
   Onion 1 (chopped finely)
   Tomato small 2 (chopped)
   Capsicum 1/2 (chopped)
   Potato small 1 (half boiled and cut)
   Frozen green peas 1/2 cup
   Red chilli powder 1 tsp (may vary according to spicy taste)
   Pav bahaji masala powder 1-11/2 tsp
   Salt to taste
   Lemon 1/2 ( extract juice)
   Coriander leaves for garnishing
   Curry leaves 1 string
   Turmeric 1/4 tsp   
    

Procedure
  • Heat oil and butter in a Kadai. Add cumin seeds , allow to splutter. Add ginger garlic paste, onion and fry little. Add green chillies and curry leaves and fry for a minute
  • Add tomato, capsicum , red chilli powder, Pav Bhaji Masala powder, turmeric powder, little salt, potato and mix well. Sprinkle little water and close lid , cook for 2-3 minutes.Again Sprinkle little water if necessary.Add green peas and cook for 2-3 minutes more by closing lid.
  • Mix cooked rice and required salt to above. Add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander.
  • Serve with Raita