Cauliflower and Peas Pulao

Today is the fifth day of blogging marathon and this is a simple and easy to make rice with cauliflower and peas with other spices and coconut milk.

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Basmathi rice11/4cups
Cauliflower florets200 gms
Green peas(cooked)1/2cup
Onion(thinly sliced)2nos.
Garlic(finely chopped)4 pods
Ginger(finely chopped)1tsp
Green Chilly 5-6nos.
Chilly powder1/4tsp
Coriander powder1/2tsp
Garam masala powder1/4tsp
Turmeric powdera pinch
Thick coconut milk1/2cup
Mint leaves10-15 leaves
Coriander leaves(chopped)as needed
Saltto taste
Ghee1tsp
Oil1tbs

For the seasoning
IngredientQuantity
Cloves(lavangam)3nos.
Cinnamon(pattai)1 inch piece
Star anise2nos.
Bay leaf1no.
Fennel seeds(sombhu)1tsp

Method

                  Cook the cauliflower in boiled water for one boil(no need to get soft)with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt,drain the water.Cook the green peas,grind the coconut in the blender and make the coconut milk,keep aside.
Heat a pan or wok with oil and season it with whole spices and saute the onions,ginger,garlic and green chillies become soft.Now add the mint leaves,chopped coriander leaves fry it.
Once it is done add in all the powders and mix it well.Then add the coconut milk and cook it for a minute,then add the cauliflower and peas.
Cook it for 2- 3 minutes,till everything gets blend well.Now add the cooked rice and mix it well and cover it with lid,keep it in a low flame for 5 minutes for the flavors to get incorporated.Garnish it with coriander leaves.
Serve it with raitha,veg or non veg curry and chips.

Enjoy.........


  • A tsp of ginger and garlic paste can be added for extra flavor.
  • After mixing the rice it is very important to keep it in the low flame, for the rice grain to get separated.
  • Fresh green peas or frozen can be used,added after the onion gets cooked. 
  • I used the coconut milk powder,2tbs of powder mixed with 100 ml of water.

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