Aloo Gobhi ka Pulao

by Tarla Dalal

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Aloo and gobhi, an age-old combination that is one of my favorites too. I made a pulao using it just for fun and it turned out to be an invention in itself.

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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

2 cups long grained rice (basmati)
2 tsp oil
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
25 mm. (1") piece of cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp dried ginger (soonth) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 cup potato cubes
1 cup cauliflower florets
salt to taste
1/2 tsp garam masala
few mint sprigs , for the garnish

Method

Clean, wash and soak the rice for approx. 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the bayleaves and cinnamon and fry for few seconds.
Add the turmeric powder, dry ginger powder, chilli powder, potatoes and cauliflower and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and sauté for 2 more minutes.
Add 3 cups of hot water and salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Add the garam masala and mix gently.
Serve hot garnished with mint sprigs.

RECIPE SOURCE : Acidity Cook Book