Sapsige Pulav/Dill Leaves Pulav

I found this recipe while googling for various types of pulav. It tastes yumm! Thanks Mamta for sharing this recipe with us. Please visit Karnataka Recipes for the original recipe.

However I always document the recipe in my blog, just in case I need it for my later reference.

Ponni/Sonamasuri/Basmati Rice - 2 cups (washed)
Peas/Avarekaalu - 1/2 cup

Dill leaves- 1.5 cups(chopped finely)

Onions : 2 (chopped)

Tomatoes - 3 Nos.

Garlic - 2 big pods

Ginger - 1 inch

Green Chillies - 10 Nos.

Bay leaf - 1 (I did not use at all)

Cloves - 2

Cinnamon - 2 * 1"sticks

Oil: 3 tbsp

Grind to smooth paste ginger, garlic, green chillies and tomato.

1.Heat oil in a cooker pan, add bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon. Let them brown.

2.Add chopped onions and fry till they turn transclucent.

3.Add half cup of chopped dill leaves, avarekaalu/peas and fry for next 3-4 minutes.

4.Add ground paste and fry for 5 minutes.

5.Add salt, washed rice, required amount of water to cook rice. When water starts boiling taste water and check for salt adjust if necessary. Add remaining dill leaves and mix. Close the cooker lid and cook till 3 whistles. Wait til the pressure comes down.

6.Enjoy Pulav hot with thick curds.


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