About:

This is a very simple, delicious pulao which is sweet and mildly aromatic with raisins, cashew and vegetables.  Usually it is a fancy pulao with dry nuts and mixed fruits.

Got inspired by Vidya’s Kashmiri Pulao as well Jayeeta’s Vegetable Pulao.  (cooking delight).  As a variation have blended vegetables and nuts using Mediterranean bulgur. The taste was very soothing…

Health Benefits:

Using Bulgur is a great way to add more whole grains in your diet. , Bulgur offers more fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins. Plus, it’s a low-glycemic grain and boasts a great nutty flavor.

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• Mediterranean bulgur-2cups
• Thinly sliced carrot-1
• Thinly sliced green beans-1/2cup
• Frozen peas-1/2cup
• Cinnamon sticks-1inch
• Bay leaf-1
• Clove-4
• Cardamom pods-3
• Raisins-a handful
• Cashew nuts- a handful
• Saffron – A big pinch (Soaked in 2-3 tbsp of Milk)
• Low fat Milk – 1 cup
• Shahi Jeera – 1 tsp
• Black pepper corns-8
• Salt- as per taste
• Olive oil-1tbsp

Garnishing:

• Roasted nuts
• Raisins

Procedure:

• Bulgur cooks faster so haven’t pre-soaked it, can soak if desire and if using rice rinse and soak for 15-20minutes
• Heat oil in a pan; Add Shahi Jeera, Bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper corns.
• When the spices begin to release their aroma, add rice, cashews, raisins and saute for 4-5minutes until the bulgur changes it colour and is slightly crisp.
• Add in carrot, beans and saute until they are half cooked.
• Add 2cups of water, Milk, Salt, peas and cook on a medium low flame until the bulgur is fluffy and cooked.
• Finally once the bulgur is cooked turn off the flame; Stir in soaked Saffron
• Garnish with roasted nuts and raisins.

Enjoy.

Note:

• Any rice of your choice can be used.
• Feel free to include ghee or butter but might add some calorie in your diet.