Hara Bhara Subz Pulao

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced potatoes
1/2 cup green peas
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 1/4 cups brown rice , soaked and drained
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
50 of cinnamon (dalchini)
2 cardamoms
2 bayleaves
salt to taste

For The Green Paste
2 cups chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 cup mint leaves (phudina)
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1 tbsp beaten rice (poha)
2 green chillies , roughly chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

For the green paste
For the green pasteCombine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using a little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed
How to proceedHeat a pressure cooker on a high flame till it is hot.
Add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bayleaves and dry roast on a slow flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and dry roast on a slow flame for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes, green peas, cauliflower, green paste, brown rice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add 3 cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.