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Green Moong Beans (Sprouts) Pulao Rice (Instant Pot, Stove top)

VegCookBook by Praveena
Vegan Green Mung Dal Pulav Rice, a Protein, Iron & Fibre rich, Vegan, Plant Based, One pot, Family friendly, Wholesome meal. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips for both Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Method & Stove top Methods.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 2 people

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rice grains (basmati / long grain)
  • 1 cup Whole Green Moong Beans / Dal / Pesalu (soaked)
  • as required Water (for soaking & cooking)
  • 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 1 count Large Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Garlic
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon / Dalchini
  • 4 count Cloves / Lavang
  • 3 count Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Whole Black Peppercorn / Miriyalu
  • 2 count Tomatoes (large size) (cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (or as per taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

Instructions
 

RICE : WATER RATIO for Stove top is 1:1½ ; Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is 1:1¼.

    PREP WORK:(common for both methods)

    • In a bowl, add the green moong beans, wash them twice, add 3 times of water.
      Keep the bowl on kitchen platform for 7 hrs / overnight. Drain the water before use.
      If you wish to use sprouted moong beans, get the sprouts ready. Follow my recipe, to grow Sprouts at home without any gadget⇒  How to make Sprouts at home
    • Wash the rice thoroughly 2 to 3 times Add 2 times of water. Set aside for at least 20 mins. Drain the water before use.
      Chop the tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic (optional). 
      Coarsely ground the whole black pepper using a rolling pin (over the kitchen counter). 
      Finely chop the coriander leaves and get all the ingredients at one place.

    STOVE TOP METHOD GREEN MUNG BEANS PULAO (15 mins):

    • Put a suitable vessel / sauce pan on stove top under medium flame, add the oil, let it heat.
      Transfer the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, crushed whole peppercorn, chopped onions, chopped ginger-garlic / paste. Sauté everything for 2-3 mins.
    • When the onions become transparent, add the moong beans, tomato pieces, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix everything.
    • Now, add the soaked rice after draining the water. Add fresh water (as per given measurement). Give a gentle mix.
      Close the vessel with lid, cook on medium flame for 5 mins, then change to low flame and continue for 5 more mins.
    • Later switch the flame off, fluff up the rice with a fork.
      Transfer the pula rice into a serving dish, garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Done!!

    INSTANT POT GREEN MUNG BEANS RICE PULAV: (10 MINS)

    • Switch ON the GADGET,set to SAUTE mode for 4 mins. Add the OIL, let it heat.
      Transfer the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, crushed whole peppercorn, chopped ginger-garlic / paste, chopped onion. Sauté everything.
    • When the onions become transparent, add the mung beans, tomato pieces, turmeric powder, ground coriander / dhaniya powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix everything.
      Press the CANCEL button.
    • Transfer the soaked rice after draining the water. Add fresh water (as per given measurement) into the pot.
      Give a gentle mix. Close with lid, and valve to SEALING.
    • Set to PRESSURE COOK mode under LOW pressure for 5 mins. After NPR (natural pressure release), using a fork, gently fluff up everything.
    • Transfer the pula rice into a serving dish, garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Done!!

    Notes

    Please see the MAIN POST for step wise pics & recipe TIPS!
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