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Today we will make navratan pulao.
It is one of the savory pulao which can be prepared on any special occasion.
Let’s see what all ingredients are required for making navratan pulao.
Basmati rice - 1 cup (cooked)
Washed and soaked in water for ½ hour.
Take less then 2 cup of water, add 1 tsp ghee and microwave for 10 minutes
Green peas - ½ cup
Paneer - ½ cup (small chunks)
Cauliflower - ½ cup
Potato - 1
Chop it finely immediately as it will turn black if kept in open.
Carrot - ½ cup (finely chopped)
Ghee - 2-3 tbsp
Cashew nuts - 2-3 tbsp
Almonds - 2 tbsp
Raisins - 2-3 tbsp
Salt - 1 tsp (as per taste)
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
Whole garam masala - 2 brown cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 4-5 cloves and 10-12 black pepper
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
For making navratan pulao roast and fry these vegetables and dry fruits.
Add ghee in pan.
When ghee melts add cashew nuts and fry until they turn little brown.
Take them out in a plate.
Add almonds and roast for 1-2 minutes.
Add paneer and fry until it gets little brown as well.
Meanwhile cut potato into small chunks.
Take out paneer in a plate.
Now add green peas.
Cover and cook for 1 minute.
Take them out and add potato in the pan.
Potatoes have become brown take them out.
Add carrot and cauliflower.
Take them out when they turn crunchy.
Add cumin seeds, whole garam masala (coarsely ground) and rice in the pan.
Add salt, lemon juice, vegetables and mix well.
Also add dry fruits and raisins.
Mix all ingredients really well.
Take out the pulao in a plate.
Delectable and tantalizing navratan pulao is ready.
It can be served as it is.
Try making this recipe at your home and share your experiences with us.
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