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Bulgar Wheat Pulao / Dalia Pilaf (Instant Pot, Stove Top Methods)

VegCookBook by Praveena
South Indian style, light on tummy but yet filling, Quick, Easy to make, One Pot, Vegan, Plant Based, Family friendly meal. Given both Instant Pot & Stove top methods with step wise pics and tips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Frying pan (for stove-top method)
  • Sauce Pan / Vessel (for stove-top method)
  • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker (for IP method)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Bulgar / Bulgur Wheat / Dalia / Godhumaravva
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Salt (or as per taste)
  • 6 count Green Chillies (slit length wise)
  • 1 inch piece Ginger (minced)
  • 2 count Onions (small size) (chopped)
  • 1½ cups Mixed Veggies (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • a handful Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

Ingredients for Tempering:

  • 1½ teaspoon Urad dal / Minapappu / Split Black gram
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds / Aavalu
  • 1½ teaspoon Chana dal / Split Yellow gram dal
  • 2 teaspoons Jeera / Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • 2 count Dry Red Chillies
  • 4 to 5 count Curry Leaves
  • 2 count Bay leaves
  • 2 count Cinnamon Sticks / Dalchini
  • 6 count Cloves

Instructions
 

Stove Top Method Bulgar Wheat Pulao: (20 mins)

  • Put a wide frying pan, on stove top under medium heat. 
    Add all the ‘Ingredients for Tempering’, saute them and let them splutter.
  • Next add the slit green chillies, chopped ginger, onions. Fry them until the onions soften.
  • Add the chopped mixed vegetables, stir fry everything for a minute and switch the flame off.
  • Transfer all the above content into the stove top vessel. (or rice cooker/ stove top pressure cooker).
  • Add the salt & enough water as per given measurement.
    Give a mix, put the vessel on stove top under low-medium flame with the lid closed.
  • Let it cook for 10-15 mins. Later switch the flame off.
    Open the lid, using a spatula very fluff up / combine everything thoroughly.
    Garnish it with chopped coriander and serve. Done!!

Instant Pot Method Bulgar Wheat Pulav: (6 mins)

  • Switch ON the GADGET, set to SAUTE mode for 5 mins. Add the OIL, let it heat.
    Transfer all the 'Ingredients for tempering'. Sauté everything until the pulses turn light brown in colour.
  • Immediately transfer all the chopped onions, ginger, slit green chillies.
    Fry just for 1 min, let the onions soften.
  • Next, add the bulgar wheat and the chopped mixed vegetables.
    Give everything a stir. Cancel the SAUTE MODE.
  • Add the salt & enough water as per measurement.
    Give a mix, close the lid, seal the valve, set to PRESSURE COOK MODE under HIGH PRESSURE for 4 mins.
  • Later release the pressure naturally.
    Using a fork gently fluff up the pulao, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve. Done!!

Notes

Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS & TIPS.
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