Vegetable pulav / Karnataka style Tarkari Pulav

In Karnataka, the vegetable pulav is prepared slightly different. A masala coconut paste is ground and added which makes the pulav aromatic and flavourful. This is a very easy one pot recipe ideal for lunchbox.

Ingredients

• 0.5 onion thinly sliced
• 1 tomato finely chopped
• 1  carrot cubed small
• 15 beans cut into 1 inch size
• 1 potato cubed small
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cup water
• Salt to taste

Ingredients to be ground to paste

• 6 sprigs of coriander leaves
• 6 sprigs of mint leaves
• 0.3 cup coconut grated
• 0.5 onion roughly chopped
• 0.5 inch ginger
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 green chillies
• 0.25 cup water

Seasoning Ingredients

• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 clove
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 2 sprig curry leaves

Preparation

1.  Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes
2. Blend into a smooth paste all the ingredients mentioned under ground to be paste.

Method

1.  Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add all the seasoning ingredients. Saute for 1 minute.
2.  Add thinly sliced onions. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
3.  Add finely chopped tomatoes. Saute till the tomatoes turn mushy.
4.  Add the ground masala paste and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes.
5.  Add the chopped vegetables (carrot, beans and potatoes). Add salt and water. Mix well.
6.  Once the water is hot, add the soaked rice.
7.  Mix well and bring it to boil.
8.  When water starts boiling, reduce the flame to low and close the cooker. Do not use whistle/weight. Just invert a small cup to prevent steam from escaping.
9.  Cook on very low heat for 6 min and switch off. Open the cooker after 5 min.
10.  Serve hot and enjoy with raita / coconut chutney.

Notes

1.  Green peas can also be added.