Jeera Pulao

Prep Time:2 m       Cook Time:15 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Basmati Rice - 1 cup(soaked for 20 m)

Jeera             - 2 to 3 tblsp

Ghee             - 1 tblsp

Star Anise     - 1

Bay leaf        - 2

Cinnamon     - 2" piece

Cardamom    - 3

Clove           - 4

Salt             - to taste
Water          - 1& 1/2 cup

Method

• Heat ghee in a pressure cooker,add whole spices and add jeera and fry it for a while.Add water,salt and let it boil.
                                
  
• Add rice and close the lid and wait for a whistle or simmer for six to eight minutes.Switch off the flame.Open the lid once pressure is released and fluff with a fork.Serve with any side.
                                   
  

Little Words

• Yummy flavourful rice that tastes delicious even without side dishes.
• Add a green chilli if desired.Add some cashews fried in ghee while serving if desired.

Broccoli Pulao

Prep Time:15 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Cooked Rice           - 1 & 1/2 cup

Broccoli                  - 1/2 flower

Capsicum                - 1/2 each of red and green

Sweet Corn              - 1/4 cup

Onion                       - 1

Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp

Cinnamon                - 2 small pieces

Clove                       - 2

Salt                          - to taste

Oil                           - 2 tsp

Method

• Heat oil in a pan,add cinnamon,clove,onion and saute for a while.Then add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes off.
     
• Add the broccoli cut into small florets,add salt,corn and saute for few minutes.When the broccoli florets are almost done add the capsicum and saute again for two to three minutes.
                
     
• Now add cooked rice and gently toss them all together and serve with any favourite side dish.
                               
  

Little Words

• Broccoli and corn can be cooked separately and used as well.
• We had it with bittergourd pakodas in tangy sauce and it was good.
• To cook basmati rice,boil a large pan of water and add a teaspoon of oil.Add rice and check a grain with your fingers and if it breaks drain the excess water and spread the rice in a plate until used.