Chettinad Vegetable Pulao
Course: Dinner | Cuisine: Chettinad | Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Chettinad Vegetable Pulao is a flavorful South Indian dish made by cooking rice with aromatic spices like fennel, black pepper, onion, ginger, and garlic. It’s an easy-to-make meal perfect for everyday dining. Enjoy this flavorful pulao alongside a cooling Boondi Raita and Roasted Papad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice, washed well
- 12 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 green chillies, sliced lengthwise
- 1 bay leaf, torn
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 12 green beans, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- Ghee, as needed
- For Spice Powder
- 2 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp whole black pepper
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green peas, steamed
- 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Instructions
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Begin by chopping all the vegetables. Soak the rice for 30 minutes to allow it to soften.
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In a pan, heat the ghee. Add cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, whole black pepper, and coriander seeds. Fry the spices for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
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Once cooled, blend the spice mixture into a powder and set it aside.
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Heat some more ghee in a pan. Add minced ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become soft and translucent.
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Add chopped carrots, green beans, diced potatoes, bay leaf, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and the prepared spice powder. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Add the soaked rice to the pan, followed by salt, 2 cups of water, and mix thoroughly. Bring it to a boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until the rice is tender. If the rice is still uncooked, add a bit more water and continue to cook.
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Turn off the heat and let the pulao rest covered for 10 minutes.
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Serve hot, garnished with steamed green peas and chopped mint.
Enjoy your Chettinad Vegetable Pulao with Boondi Raita and Roasted Papad for a delightful meal!
Serving Suggestion:
Perfect for lunch or dinner, serve with a side of refreshing Boondi Raita and crispy Roasted Papad.
