Paneer and Green Peas Pulao

Paneer and green peas pulao is yet another one pot meal with soft and spongy paneer cubes,plump green peas with the flavor of kasoori methi and other spices.This pulao is a good option for lunch box and it tastes good as such or simple onion raitha is the best combo.Try out this delicious,flavorful pulao and here goes the recipe......

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Paneer(cubes)	20 pieces
Basmathi rice	11/2cups
Green peas(cooked/frozen)	1/2cup
Onion	2no.(medium size)
Tomato	2nos.(medium size)
Green chilly	4nos.
Ginger&garlic paste	2tsp
Red chilly powder	1/2tsp
Coriander powder	3/4tsp
Garam masala powder	1/4tsp
Turmeric powder	1/8tsp
Kasoori methi	1/2tsp
Lemon juice	1tsp
Corianderleaves(chopped)	as needed
Salt	to taste
Oil/ghee	1tbs

For the seasoning

Ingredient	Quantity
Cumin seeds	1/2tsp
Cloves(lavangam)	3nos.
Cinnamon	2nos(1 inch piece)
Star anise	2nos
Bay leaf	1no.
Cardamom(ellakai)	2nos.

Method

                            Soak the basmathi rice for 15 minutes and cook it with 13/4 cups of water and separate the grains,keep aside.Fry the paneer cubes to a golden color with a tsp of oil and set aside.
Keep oil in a pan with medium heat,crackle the cumin seeds and other spices given in the table for the seasoning.Add the onion and slit green chillies,saute with a dash of salt till transparent.Once the onion is done add the ginger&garlic paste,fry it for a minute then tomato and cook it mushy.

Now add all the powders and salt and stir it well.Then add the green peas and 1/2 cup of water and cook in a low flame for 2 minutes.

At this stage add the fried paneer and kasoori methi,mix it well till everything blends.Finally add the coriander leaves and turn of the stove.

Add the cooked rice to this mixture,mix it well and add a tsp of lemon juice,coriander leaves.

Paneer and green peas pulao is ready.

Enjoy.........................

• Frying the paneer is purely optional or the paneer cubes can be soaked in warm water and used.
• Using of ghee gives a very nice fragrance to the pulao.
• If you are using frozen peas or fresh peas the add it with onion and saute.
• Fried cashwes can be added for garnishing which gives extra rich taste.
• Other veggies such as capsicum,carrot and  beans can also be added.

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Simple Tomato Pulao/Rice

I have posted my tomato and green peas pulao with coconut milk but today's recipe is a simple yet quick version of tomato rice.
As we liked the flavor and taste of this rice,my mom used to make this pulao for our lunch box atleast weekly twice along with some simple potato fry or raw banana fry.Now my son is a great fan of this rice and likes to have it with chicken fry.Here is the recipe for simple and flavorful rice..........

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmathi rice	1cup
Onion	1no.(medium size)
Tomato	3nos.(medium size)
Green chilly	5nos.
Curry leaves	1sprig
Garlic(thinly sliced)	3-4 cloves
Mint leaves	10nos.
Coriander leaves	as needed
Chilly powder	1/2tsp
Coriander powder	3/4tsp
Gram masala powder	1/8tsp
Oil+ghee	11/2tbs
Salt	to taste

For the seasoning

Ingredient	Quantity
Cloves	3nos.
Cinnamon	1inch piece
Cardamom	1no.
Bay leaf	1no.
Fennel seeds	1/2tsp
Star anise	1no.

Method

                             Soak the basmathi rice in water for 15 minutes and cook it along with a  pinch of salt and a tsp of oil.Once the rice is done spread it on a plate and let it cool.
Heat a pan with oil and ghee and do the seasoning with the whole garam masala and cashews.Add the onion,green chilly,garlic,curry leaves and saute till transparent with a pinch of salt.Now add in the finely chopped tomatoes and cook it mushy.

Once the tomatoes are cooked add the powders and fry it for a minute,sprinkle 2tbs of water and cook it till the raw smell goes away.Add the coriander leaves and give it a mix.Put off the stove.

 Now add the cooked rice and mix it gently and turn on the stove and keep the mixed rice in a low flame for 5 minutes covered with a lid to incorporate the flavors.

Serve it with raitha,chips or fry.

Enjoy......................................

• A tsp of ginger&garlic paste can also be added for extra flavor.
• Fresh or frozen peas can be used and some times I puree the tomato and added.

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Mint and Green peas Pulao

This yet another simple and flavorful pulao in my kitchen which is a one pot meal ideal for lunchbox and parties.I have lot of mint plants in my backyard and before the peak winter starts I wanted to use the leaves.Yesterday I made this pulao and here follows the flavorful recipe.........

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmathi rice	11/2cups
Onion(thinly sliced)	2nos.(medium size)
Ginger&garlic paste	11/2tsp
Green peas	1/2cup
Garam masala powder	1/2tsp
Lemon juice	11/2tsp
Cashews(broken)	2tbs
Salt	to taste
Oil+ghee	1tbs

To Grind

Ingredient	Quantity
Mint leaves	1cup
Green chilly	5-6nos.
Coconut(grated)	2tbs

To Season

Ingredient	Quantity
Cloves(lavangam)	3nos.
Cinnamom(pattai)	1 inch piece
Star anise	1no.
Bay leaf	1no.
Cardamom	1no.

Method

                               Soak the basmathi rice for 15 minutes and grind the mint leaves,green chillies and coconut to a fine paste.
Heat a pressure pan with oil and ghee,season it with the spices given "to season".Add the cashews and fry the onion till transparent,then ginger&garlic paste.
Now add the ground paste,garam masala powder,saute it for a minute till the raw smell goes off.
Add 13/4 cups of water and let it boil,once the water is boiled add the soaked rice and green peas,cook it for one whistle in a medium flame.Then keep it in the low flame for 5 minutes.Open it after the pressure subsides and finally add the lemon juice and fluff it with a fork gently.
Serve it with raitha,pickle or chips.

Enjoy.......

• Instead of using ginger&garlic paste it can be grind along with the mint leaves.
• Coconut milk and tomato can also be added for extra rich flavor and taste.
• Some times I add coriander leaves along with the mint leaves.

Sending this to Cooking With Seeds-Peas event happenings in Priyas Easy And Tasty Recipes and to the Royal Feast-Biriyani event by Reva of Karasaaram.

Also sending the Green Peas Kurma to Priya's event and Cauliflower and Peas Pulao
to both events.

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Tomato and Peas Pulao

                           Wish you all a very Happy New Year

Hope everyone is in holiday and new year mood,after a week of baked goodies for the holidays,today I am back with a rice dish.This is yet another colorful rice with the ripe tomatoes and plumpy green peas with the flavor of coconut milk,which is a one pot meal.Its a good option for lunch box with simple raita,potato fry or chips,home made fryums.Now on to the recipe of mildly tangy tomato pulao....

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmathi rice	11/4cups
Tomato	5-6nos(medium size)
Green peas(soaked)	1/2cup
Onion(thinly sliced)	2nos.
Ginger&garlic paste	1tbs
Green Chilly	5-6nos.
Chilly powder	1/2tsp
Coriander powder	1/2tsp
Garam masala powder	1/4tsp
Turmeric powder	1/4tsp
Thick coconut milk	1cup
Mint leaves	10-15 leaves
Coriander leaves(chopped)	as needed
Salt	to taste
Ghee	1tbs
Oil	1tbs

For seasoning

Ingredient	Quantity
Cloves(lavangam)	4nos.
Cinnamon	2 inch piece
Star anise	2nos.
Fennel seeds(sombhu)	1/2tsp
Cardamom(elakkai)	2nos.

Method

                            Soak the rice for 30 minutes,heat a pressure pan or cooker with oil and ghee,season it with the ingredients given for seasoning.Saute the onion and green chillies with a pinch of salt to transparent then ginger and garlic paste.Now add the mint and tomatoes,cook till mushy.

Add all the powders,salt and stir it for a minute then add the soaked rice,mix it everything gets mixed well.

Now add the coconut milk and 11/2 cups of water,allow it to boil.

Once its boiled add the green peas and coriander leaves,cover it with the lid and keep it in a medium flame for one whistle.Then keep it in the low flame for 5 minutes and turn off the stove.Open the lid after the pressure subsides and gently mix it.

Serve it with raitha or chips.

• Tomatoes can be pureed in the blender and used,ripe tomatoes gives nice color and taste to this recipe.
• Cashews can also be added while sauteing the onions which gives extra rich taste.
• A tsp of lemon juice can be added for extra tangy taste.

                                  
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Tawa Pulao/Tava Pulao

For the day 2 of blogging marathon #47,sharing you a simple and flavorful tawa pulao.
Tawa pulao is an easy to make rice variety and a great option to use the left rice.
The highlight of the recipe is the use of pav bhaji masala which gives a nice flavor and taste to this recipe.As this rice i z mild its ideal for kids lunch box also.Off to the recipe..............

Tawa Pulao/Tava Pulao

 

   Basic Information

    Preparation time 10 minutes

    Cooking time 30 minutes

    Serves 2

  

   Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmathi rice	3/4 cup
Carrot,beans,capsicum(chopped)	1 cup
Onion(sliced)	2 (medium size)
Tomato(chopped)	1 (medium size)
Ginger&garlic paste	1 tsp
Red chilly powder/milagai podi	1/4 tsp
Pav Bhaji Masala Powder	11/2tsp
Turmeric powder/manjal podi	1/4 tsp
Green peas/pattani(fresh or frozen)	1/4 cup
Oil	11/2 tbs
Salt	1 tsp
Cumin seeds/jeeragam	1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves(chopped)	1-2 tbs
Lemon juice	1-2 tsp

  

   Method 

    

• Cook the rice in a rice cooker  and once its done separate the grains.Heat a griddle with oil and crackle the cumin seeds,saute the sliced onion with a pinch of salt till it becomes transparent.Add in the ginger&garlic paste and fry it till the raw smell disappears.Now add in the chopped tomato and cook it till mushy.

• Add the chopped veggies and peas and mix it well.At this stage add in chilly powder,turmeric powder and salt.Mix it well,add in around 1/4 cup of water and cook it in a low to medium flame for couple of minutes or till the raw smell goes off.Put off the flame.

• Now add in the pav bhaji masala powder and give it a mix.Add in the cooked rice and chopped coriander leaves,lemon juice.Mix it well.Now put on the flame and keep in a low flame for 5 minutes.

• Serve it warm with raita and pappad.

 

 

Enjoy...................................................

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