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2006-10-28 01:05:14 · 4 answers · asked by nitu_bhat 1 in Food & Drink Cooking & Recipes

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Peas Pulao
1 1/4 cup uncooked rice
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. each cumin and mustard seeds
1 tsp. salt or to taste
Cilantro/coriander leaves
1 tbsp. oil
For the peas:
1 lb. shelled green peas
1 tsp. ginger paste
1 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. salt or to taste
Cilantro/coriander leaves
1 tbsp. oil
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan and fry the cumin and mustard seeds for one minute. Add rice, turmeric and chilli powders and salt together with two and a half cups of lukewarm water, cover with the lid
and cook on medium low heat for half an hour.
While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a non.stick frying pan (or skillet) and fry the cumin seeds, together with ginger and garlic, for five minutes. Add green peas, turmeric and chilli powders and salt together with half
a cup of lukewarm water and cook on medium low heat for fifteen minutes. Garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves. When the rice is done, mix the peas and garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves.

2006-10-28 01:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 1

About Namkeen & mixtures
-Namkeen constitutes of mixture of fried or roasted dryfruits, selected lentils, potatoes, aromatic spices etc. combined in a definite proportion to bring out different tastes. They range from sweet to salty or combination of both.Namkeens (Mixtures) are crispy and delicious. They add another dimension to the flavor of the main courses. This snack goes well as an instant appetizer or with savories or sandwiches or may just be simply served in small dishes as an accompaniment to a meal.

2006-10-28 08:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by damsel36 5 · 0 1

Pullao

Preparation and cooking time: 1 hr soaking & draining, plus 40
minutes
Serves 2

1/2 C basmati rice,
2 TBS vegetable oil
1 medium-size onion, peeled and chopped
2 inch piece of cinnamon stick
1 clove
1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
1/4 C cashew nuts
2 TBS seedless raisins
1/2 tsp salt

Wash the rice in several changes of cold water until the water is clear, then cover it with plenty more cold water and leave it to soak for 30 minutes. Let rice drain through a sieve for about 30 minutes. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat and lightly cook the onion until it is soft. Add the drained rice and remaining ingredients except salt and stir fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.

Add 1 1/4 cups water to the pan with the salt. Cover tightly, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, adding a little extra water during cooking if necessary, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.

2006-10-28 08:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Shahid 7 · 0 1

Good Luck & Enjoy!

2006-10-31 03:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by B. 4 · 0 0

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