SOUTH INDIAN PULLAV (RICE)
An Indian recipe for SOUTH INDIAN PULLAV (RICE).
Ingredients
- 1c Rice (Preferably Basmathi rice)
- 3 c Tomato puree
- 1 large Onion
- 1c Vegetables (preferably peas and carrots)
- 1 - 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 4 2 (also called dhania powder) - teaspoon
- 8 4 Garlic powder or 1 and a half cloves garlic
- 1 - 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 8 4 4 piece Ginger
- 1 - 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 Green chili cut into small pieces
- 1-2 pieces Cardamom
- 1 piece Cloves
- 4 " stick or 8 teaspoon powder Cinnamon
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Coriander leaves (if needed)
- 1/4 cup Coconut akes
Instructions
- 1
Clean the rice with water and set aside.
- 2
Cut the onions length wise.
- 3
Fry the onions and cardamom in butter for about 4 minutes. If you are using green chili, then add the chili.
- 4
Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and fry until the onions turn golden brown (This will probably take another 4-5 minutes).
- 5
Add the garlic and ginger paste (preferably prepared from fresh ginger and garlic).
- 6
Add dhania powder and chili powder (if green chili was not added before).
- 7
Add the tomato paste and one cup of water (you have to experiment with the quantity of water needed. I found 1- 1/2 cups to be optimal) and bring the mixture to boil.
- 8
Add the vegetables, rice and salt.
- 9
If you like coconut, add 1/4 cup of coconut akes.
- 10
Reduce the ame and cover the vessel.
- 11
After about 4 minutes, stir the mixture.
- 12
Cover the lid again and wait until cooked (might take about 10-15 minute