IP Horse gram Pulao

Horse gram is very healthy legume and popular in Ayurvedic cuisine. It’s beneficial to include it in our diet but harder to come up with dishes due it’s earthy unique taste. This is an easy way to bulk up regular Pulao for kids and as it’s an one pot meal , easy cooking for parents

as well !

Vegetarian | Vegan | GF

Serving Size : 4

Prep ⏰: 10 mins | Cook ⏰ : 10 mins

Ingredients

1 cups boiled horsegram

2 cup rice (basmati) ( can use quinoa as well)

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 cup veggies of your choice (carrots, beans, peas, bell peppers etc)

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 small cinnamon stick / dalchini

1 star anise

1 bay leaf

2-3 cloves / lavang

1 tbsp cumin seeds / jeera

3 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

4 tbsp chopped cilantro

2 min tsp oil

salt to taste

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Instructions

• In 6 quart Instant Pot, select “Saute/More” mode with cook time of 6 mins.

• Add oil and when hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise and cloves. Wait for cumin seeds to crackle and then add onions.

• Sauté the onions till golden brown and add ginger-garlic paste. After a minute, add rest of veggies.

• Sauté the mixture for 1-2 mins or till oil starts leaving the sides of the pot and then add the boiled horsegram and mix well.

• Add 3 cups of water , turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.Top off coriander leaves, salt to taste and mix well.

• Add rice on top and do not mix.

• Cancel Sauté mode and select “Pressure Cook/High” mode with cook time of 4 mins. Once done , quick release the pressure (QPR).

• Use a fork and lightly mix the cooked rice so it doesn't become a lump. Serve hot with raita (yogurt)/pickle and Enjoy !