INDIAN
PULLA
V
(RICE)
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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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