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SOUTH

INDIAN

PULLA

V

(RICE)

1

Bay leaf

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Coriander leaves (if needed)

Method

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-cups to be optimal)

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and bring the mixture to boil.

8. Add the vegetables, rice and salt.

9. If you like coconut, add cup of coconut akes.

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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

minutes).

13. Sprinkle on the coriander leaves in the end.

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