Moong Sprouts Pulao
Moong sprouts pulao is a delicious and flavorful rice dish packed with aromatic spices, coconut milk and Basmati Rice. The sprouted moong beans add a unique nutty flavour and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Moong Sprouts
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- ½ cup Water
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 small Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- Salt as needed
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
To make as paste
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 1 Clove
- 1 Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 2 tablespoon Mint Leaves
- 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves
- 3 Green Chillies
Instructions
- Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.
- Add the ingredients under " to make as paste" to a mixie jar. Grind to a coarse paste without adding any water.
- To a pressure pan, add ghee/oil. Once hot, add bay leaf and cumin seeds.
- Add thinly sliced onions and cook till it slightly changes colour. Add tomato. Cook till it turns mushy. Now, add the ground paste.
- Cook for a couple of minutes. Add the moong sprouts. Mix well. Add coconut milk and water. Once it boils, add the soaked and drained rice.
- Mix gently and check for salt. Add if needed.
- Cook for two whistles on medium flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Gently fluff the moong sprouts pulao and serve with any raita or a side dish you choose.
Notes
Adjust the quantity of green chillies to suit your taste.
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