Pulagam / One pot veg rice with lentils:
Rice recipe that is Vegan, Gluten free, Rich in protein, iron & fiber. South Indian Andhra traditional.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice (uncooked) –
- ½ cup Yellow Moong Dal / Pesarapappu
- 3 cups or 3½ cups Water (for cooking) (See TIPS)
- 1½ cups Mixed Vegetables
- 1½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Coriander Leaves
Ingredients for Tempering:
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil / Ghee
- 10 count Cashew Nuts
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger (piece)
- 1 tablespoon Whole Black Pepper
- 6 count Green Chillies
- 5 count Curry Leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Whole Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder / Crushed
Instructions
- Firstly, take the rice and lentils into same bowl, wash them thoroughly.
- Add the water (for cooking). Set aside.
- Put the pressure cooker / medium size vessel on stove top medium flame.
- Add the cooking oil / ghee, let it heat.Transfer all the 'Ingredients for tempering'.
- Saute them until the cashew nuts turn colour.
- Transfer the rice and dal / lentils into the cooker / vessel.
- Pour in the soaked water as well.
- Mix throughout gently. Close the lid of the cooker / vessel. Cook until 3 whistles.
- When the pressure is released, using a fork, fluff up the rice gently.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Done!!