Sprouted Moong And Methi Pulao Recipe

Name: Sprouted Moong And Methi Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water; 1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables (Carrot, French beans, greenpeas and cauliflower); 1/4 cup shelled green peas; 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt; salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon salted butter; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 green cardamoms; 2 cloves; 2 bay leaves, torn; 2 onions, sliced in circles; 1/2 tablespoon cumin seed; 3 tablespoons whole green lentils (sprouted); 1/2 cup methi leaves; 1/2 cup coconut, grated (optional); 8 mint leaves, washed and chopped; 2 tomatoes, washed and chopped; 2 3/4 cups hot water, to cook rice; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, washed and chopped (to garnish); 2 spring onions, washed, ends trimmed, and cut in circles (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water
1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables (Carrot, French beans, greenpeas and cauliflower)
1/4 cup shelled green peas
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
salt
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon salted butter
2 cinnamon sticks
2 green cardamoms
2 cloves
2 bay leaves, torn
2 onions, sliced in circles
1/2 tablespoon cumin seed
3 tablespoons whole green lentils (sprouted)
1/2 cup methi leaves
1/2 cup coconut, grated (optional)
8 mint leaves, washed and chopped
2 tomatoes, washed and chopped
2 3/4 cups hot water, to cook rice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, washed and chopped (to garnish)
2 spring onions, washed, ends trimmed, and cut in circles (to garnish)

1
Marinate the chopped vegetables including the mint leaves and fenugreek leaves(methi) in the yogurt, salt, garam masala powder and ginger-garlic paste for 15-20 minutes.
2
Heat ghee or oil in a skillet.
3
Add cumin seeds and allow to splutter.
4
Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves and green cardamoms.
5
Fold in the sliced onions.
6
Add the marinated mixture followed by the sprouted green moong(lentils) and mix well.
7
Saute for a few minutes.
8
Add tomatoes and coconut(if using) and mix well. Fold in some water(about 1/2 cup) and allow to cook till soft.
9
Cook rice in a separate pot until soft and fluffy. Drain out the starch(excess water).
10
Keep aside.
11
Now add the cooked vegetable mixture to the cooked rice and mix lightly with a fork so as to not break the grains of rice.
12
Garnish with sliced onion rings, green onion(whites and greens) and parsley.
13
Serve hot with chilled yoghurt on the side.
14
Enjoy!

1032

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water, 1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables (Carrot, French beans, greenpeas and cauliflower), 1/4 cup shelled green peas, 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Sprouted Moong And Methi Pulao falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sprouted Moong And Methi Pulao

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