Moong Sprouts Pulao Recipe
Description:
Cooking healthy can be as important as cooking quickly, and this Moong Sprouts Pulao is the perfect example! It’s a one-pot dish that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare, making it ideal for quick weekday tiffins or dinners. Packed with protein-rich green moong sprouts, this simple yet flavorful dish can be served with a raita for a wholesome meal.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/2 cup Onion, sliced
- 1 Tomato, diced
- 3/4 cup Green Moong Sprouts
- 1/2 inch Ginger, grated
- 2 Cloves (Laung)
- 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 1 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
- 8 Whole Black Peppercorns
- 3 Green Chillies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped
- Oil, as needed
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by soaking the Basmati rice in water for at least 10 minutes. This will give you time to prepare the other ingredients.
- Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and bay leaf. Let them crackle, but be careful not to let them burn.
- Add the sliced green chillies and stir, followed by the onions and grated ginger. Add a pinch of salt to help the onions cook faster.
- Once the onions are translucent, toss in the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften, but avoid letting them become too mushy.
- Add the green moong sprouts and stir in a pinch of salt. Cook for a few minutes.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pan, mixing gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Add 2 cups of water, season with salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Allow the pulao to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this Moong Sprouts Pulao with a side of Avocado Raita or Onion Tomato Cucumber Raita for a fulfilling and healthy meal. It also makes a great lunchbox option for kids.
Enjoy this easy-to-make, nutritious, and flavorful dish!
