Green Pulao
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Green Pulao
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One pot recipe of a spicy rice dish made with mixed veggies, basmati rice, onions, spices and herbs.
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup heaped basmati rice or 200 grams basmati rice
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 50 grams onion or 1 medium onion or ⅓ cup thinly sliced onions
- 75 grams carrot or 1 medium to large carrot or ⅓ to ½ cup chopped carrots
- 100 grams potatoes or 2 small potatoes or ½ cup chopped potatoes
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
- 1.75 cups water
- salt as required
For green chutney
- 1 cup tightly packed coriander leaves or 40 grams coriander leaves
- ¼ cup mint leaves or 5 grams mint leaves
- 2 tablespoon fresh grated coconut (optional)
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves - chopped
- ½ inch ginger - chopped
- 2 to 3 green chilies, chopped, add just 1 green chilli for a less spicy taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 to 3 tablespoon water for grinding
Whole spices
- 1 medium tej patta (indian bay leaf)
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 2 cloves
- 2 green cardamoms
- 3 to 4 black peppers
- 1 or 2 single strands of mace - optional
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of heaped basmati rice in water very well. Then soak the rice in enough water for 20 to 30 minutes.
- After 20 to 30 minutes drain all the water from the rice and keep aside.
- Meanwhile, when the rice is soaking, you can chop the veggies.
- Also prepare the green chutney. Take all the ingredients mentioned under the list 'for green chutney' in a grinder or blender.
- Grind or blend everything to a smooth and fine chutney. Keep aside.
Making chutney pulao
- Heat oil in a stovetop pressure cooker. Add all the whole spices mentioned under the list 'whole spices'.
- Saute the spices on low heat for a few seconds till they become fragrant.
- Add thinly sliced onions. Saute the onions on a low to medium heat, stirring at intervals, till they turn golden.
- Now add the green chutney. Stir and saute for a minute.
- Add the chopped veggies and turmeric powder. Mix the veggies very well with the chutney.
- Add the rice. Gently stir and mix the rice with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add 1.75 cups water and lemon juice.
- Season with salt as required. Stir and mix well.
- Cover and pressure cook for 1 to 2 whistles or for 7 to 8 minutes on a medium to high heat.
- When the pressure settles down on its own in the cooker, then only remove the lid. Gently fluff the cooked rice grains.
- Serve green pulao hot with a side dish of raita, curd or a veggie salad. You can also garnish with some chopped mint or coriander leaves while serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
99g
(33%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Potassium
656mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
7077IU
(142%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
3mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Vitamin E
6mg
Vitamin K
35µg
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
42µg
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Magnesium
66mg
Phosphorus
187mg
Zinc
2mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 7077IU | 142% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 3mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 6mg | |
| Vitamin K | 35µg | |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 42µg | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 66mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 187mg | |
| Zinc | 2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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