Broccoli- capsicum pulao

Broccoli- capsicum pulao

Much in love with the broccoli..The baked broccoli recipe (learnt from simple recipes) was a hit at home and among the friends..That drove me crazy & with the most forgiving hubby at home, I tried more with the broccoli  and ultimately this recipe of mine was the lunch for today..





Ingredients:
Ghee-1 Tablespoon
Anise, clove - a pinch
Fennel-1 tsp
Bay leaf-1
Ginger garlic paste-1 tablespoon
Pepper-1 tsp
Onion(medium sized)-1
Tomatoes(medium)-2
Green chilly(slit)- 3
Green and red capsicum(chopped)- 1/2 cup

Broccoli-1 cup

Peas-1/4 cup

Mint leaves-half cup
Basmati rice-2 cups(soak for 20mins)
Coconut milk-1/4 cup


Steps:

Fry chopped onions and slit green chillies in ghee and little oil. Add anise,clove,fennel and bay leaf, ginger garlic paste and fry till onion turns golden brown and oil seperates. Add the  chopped capsicum and fry for 3 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli, peas and a tablespoon of salt. Now add the soaked basmati rice(Add water 1:2), coconut milk and mint leaves. Cook it in a medium flame.Kept it for 3 whistles.

The pulao will be another addition in our lunch menu ..Yes! it tasted really good!