Aloo Gobhi Ka Pulao
by Tarla Dalal
A homely and simple dish that is sure to satiate you, the Aloo Gobhi ka Pulao is fortified with loads of stomach-friendly veggies.
This mildly-flavoured pulao uses minimal spices so as not to irritate your stomach. Even if you have acidity problems, you can enjoy this dish occasionally when you feel like having rice, but make sure you add lots of veggies as suggested here.
As it is made in a pressure cooker and uses only common ingredients, it can be made quickly and easily on any day.
Aloo Gobhi Ka Pulao recipe - How to make Aloo Gobhi Ka Pulao
Soaking time: 15 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup potato cubes
1 cup cauliflower florets
3/4 cup rice (chawal) , soaked for 15 minutes and drained
2 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
25 mm (1”) cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the rice and sauté on a slow flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, cauliflower, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Aloo Gobi Pulao Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 148 cal |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.3 mcg |
| Sodium | 11.7 mg |
| Potassium | 68.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
Simple and easy with mild and soothing flavours. A serving of this pulao with a bowl of chilled curds makes up a good lunch option for me.. it''s quite pleasing to the stomach.