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Coconut Milk Pulao
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Coconut Milk Pulao

Coconut Milk Pulao is a one pot dish which is very easy to prepare. in which rice is cooked in coconut milk makes it a royal dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5
Calories: 318kcal
Author: sharmila kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Basmathi Rice Soaked in water for 30 mins
  • 3 Onion sliced lengthwise
  • 4 Green Chilli
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • ½ cup Coriander Leaves +Mint Leaves
  • 2½ cup Coconut Milk
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

To temper:

  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 4 Cardamom
  • 2 Cloves
  • 10 Cashewnuts

Instructions 

  • In a Pressure cooker add in oil, Once the oil becomes hot add in the “To temper “ ingredients. Wait till a nice aroma comes
    Step 1 - Add in the spices for Coconut Milk Pulao
  • Now add in sliced onion Fry till the onion. becomes translucent.
    Step 2 - Add in sliced Onions
  • Now cleaned the mint Leaves and Coriander Leaves and green chill. Chop the Coriander leaves roughly and add in the cooker. I am using Pandan Leaves instead of mint and cilantro. Fry for a min till the leaves shrink.
    Step 3 - Add Chilli
  • Add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
    Step 4 - Add crushed ginger and garlic
  • Now add in the soaked basmati. Fry the Basmati rice along with the rest of the ingredients for few secs. I usually soak the Rice for 30 mins and then use it.
    Step 5 - Add in the soaked Rice
  • Now add in the Coconut Milk.
    Step 6 - Add in Coconut Milk
  • Add in the Curd required Salt and squeeze in the lemon Juice. Adding yogurt or Curd is totally optional since we are using lemon. If using add ¼ cup. For a vegan version skip Yogurt/ Curd..
    Step 7 - Add in lemon juice required Salt
  • When it comes to a boil close the cooker.  Wait till the steam comes abruptly and then put on the whistle. Now cook on a high flame for 3 mins and switch off the stove. Wait till the pressure is completely released and then open the cooker. Carefully fluff the rice.
    Coconut Milk Pulao

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Notes

  • Use the same cup to measure the Rice and Water.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed Pressure Cooker otherwise Rice might get burnt in the bottom.
  • Use can even use Vegetables like Beans, Carrot, Green Peas, and Capsicum too.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.5g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 23.4g | Saturated Fat: 20.3g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 5.8g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword Coconut Milk Pulao, Thengai paal sadham
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