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Sprout Pulao with Cucumber Raita and Tangy Salad
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Sprout Pulao with Cucumber Raita and Tangy Salad

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • oilPantry30 ml
  • cumin seedsSpices5 g
  • garlic (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices6 g
  • red chilli powderSpices3 g
  • coriander powderSpices4 g
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • moong dal sprouts (washed and drained)Produce200 g
  • frozen cornProduce80 g
  • beans (chopped)Produce80 g
  • carrots (chopped)Produce80 g
  • peasProduce80 g
  • rice (washed and drained)Grains250 g
  • waterOther500 ml
  • cucumber (grated or finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • plain yogurtDairy250 g
  • roasted cumin powderSpices3 g
  • lettuce (chopped)Produce100 g
  • jalapeño (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce150 g
  • chaat masalaSpices4 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce20 ml

per serving

Nutrition

383kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
10 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Bloom the aromatics

    • Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds and chopped garlic.
    • Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
    Step 1
  2. Soften the onion

    • Add the chopped onion and cook until slightly soft.
    Step 2
  3. Add the spices

    • Add the salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and bay leaf.
    • Mix well to coat the onions.
    Step 3
  4. Sauté the sprouts and vegetables

    • Add the washed and drained moong dal sprouts along with the frozen corn, beans, carrots and peas.
    • Sauté for a couple of minutes.
    Step 4
  5. Add the rice and water

    • Add the washed rice and the water.
    • Mix gently.
    Step 5
  6. Pressure cook

    • Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
    • Allow the pressure to release safely before opening the cooker.
    Step 6
  7. Make the cucumber raita

    • Grate or finely chop the cucumber.
    • Mix it with the plain yogurt, salt and roasted cumin powder.
    Step 7
  8. Make the tangy salad

    • Add the chopped lettuce, onion, jalapeño and cherry tomatoes to a bowl.
    • Add the salt, chaat masala and fresh lemon juice.
    • Mix well and serve fresh.
    Step 8
  9. Serve

    • Fluff the pulao and serve with the cucumber raita and tangy salad.
    Step 9