Layered Spicy Vegetable Pulao
by Tarla Dalal
A delicious preparation of rice layered with a preparation of assorted veggies and marinated capsicum in tomato ketchup, the Layered Spicy Vegetable Pulao is actually a one-dish meal in its own right. It has everything from cereals and veggies to spices and tomato ketchup too, and baking the arrangement ensures a uniform blend of flavours.
Layered Spicy Vegetable Pulao recipe - How to make Layered Spicy Vegetable Pulao
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 6 servings
1 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
3/4 cup sliced capsicum
3/4 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (french beans , carrots and green peas)
3 tbsp oil
2 1/2 tsp sugar
12 mm ( 1/2”) stick cinnamon (dalchini)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
salt to taste
6 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tsp chilli sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
oil for greasing
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
25 mm (1”) piece ginger (adrak)
3 green chillies , roughly chopped
3/4 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1”) stick cinnamon (dalchini)
2 tsp vinegar
Method
- Method
- Combine the prepared paste and capsicum in a deep bowl and mix well. Keep aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the sugar and cook till the sugar melts.
- Add the cinnamon and cloves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the rice, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- When the rice is cooked, transfer to a big plate and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add 2 tbsp of tomato ketchup and ½ tsp of chilli sauce and mix well. Divide the rice into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in another broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Combine the marinated capsicum, mixed boiled vegetables, the remaining 4 tbsp of tomato ketchup and remaining 1½ tsp of chilli sauce, sautéed onions and salt in a deep bowl and mixwell. Keep aside.
- Grease a baking dish with a little oil, put 1 portion of rice in it and spread it evenly.
- Put the mixed vegetable mixture over it and spread it evenly.
- Put the 2nd portion of the rice over it and spread it evenly.
- Cover with a lid and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 205 cal |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 7.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 207.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 6.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 13.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 78.3 mg |
| Sodium | 193.3 mg |
| Potassium | 70.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
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how much is 16 3/4 pcs adrak and 16 3/4 mm dalchini? ? plz reply
With a good combination of capsicum, mixed boiled vegetables,onion,tomato ketchup and chilli sauce.. It is mildly spiced and very flavourful...