Kala Masur Dal and Vegetable Pulao

Kala Masur Dal and Vegetable Pulao
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup black masur dal 
  • (Washed and soaked overnight or for 6-8 hrs)
  • 1 cup basmati rice 
  • (Washed and soaked for 1/2 n hr)
  • 2 medium size onions sliced 
  • 1 medium size onion sliced fried brown and kept aside)
  • 2 tsp of ginger garlic paste 
  • 1 1/2 carrot cut into cubes 
  • 10-15 french beans cut into 1" pieces 
  • 1 potato cut into 8 pieces (optional)
  • 1 tomato cut into big pieces or slices ,stir fried in 1 tsp oil and kept aside. 
  • 4-6 whole green chillies 
  • 10-12 curry patta leaves 
  • 3-4 pieces of whole dry red chillies 
  • 3-4 bay leaves 
  • 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves 
  • 4 green cardamom 
  • 2 pcs of 1" cinnamon stick 
  • 1 star anise 
  • 4-5 cloves 
  • 1 tsp of peppercorns 
  • 1 tsp of whole cummin 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Red chilli powder to taste 
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
  • 3 tbsp of ghee/oil 

Method
  • Put oil in a pan 
  • Let the oil warm a little 
  • Add the bay leaves, whole red chillies, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise ,peppercorns and whole cummin 
  • Stir fry for a minute or so 
  • Add the curry patta leaves 
  • Stir fry for few seconds 
  • Add the green chillies 
  • Stir fry for few seconds 
  • Add the sliced onions 
  • Stir fry till translucent 
  • Add the ginger garlic paste 
  • Stir fry till the raw smell of the ginger garlic goes 
  • When the onions turn beige brown 
  • Add the cut potato 
  • Stir fry for a minute or so 
  • Add the cut carrots and beans 
  • Stir fry for few minutes 
  • Add the turmeric,red chilli powder and salt to taste 
  • Stir fry for few minutes 
  • Can add 2-3 tbsp of water in between ,so the the masala does not catch at the bottom of the pan 
  • Add 3 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves 
  • Stir fry for few seconds 
  • Add the soaked kala masur dal 
  • Stir fry for few minutes 
  • Lower the flame and cover and cook for 5-7 minutes 
  • Now add the rice and mix it in well 
  • Add the water 1:2 or 1:2 1/4
  • Mix everything well 
  • When the water starts bubbling 
  • Cover the pan and lower the flame 
  • When the rice is 3/4 done 
  • Add the stir fried tomato 
  • Mix it in 
  • Cover and cook till done .
  • Add the remaining chopped coriander leaves 
  • Add the brown onions Mix it in .
  • Cover and leave for sometime .
  • Can garnish with chopped coriander leaves and brown onions. 
  • Note: Can add more vegetables according to personal preference. 
  • Serve with raita of your choice.

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