Green Herb Pulao

This green herb pulao uses fresh herbs and spices, lending the rice a light green hue; plus yogurt, ghee, and coconut milk for fresh flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 34 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 curry leaf
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 1 tablespoon cashew nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash rice and drain. Grind garlic, mint, coriander, green onions, cumin, cinnamon stick, and ginger together in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl and add yogurt; mix well.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add curry leaf and yogurt-spice mixture; saute until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the washed rice and mixed vegetables. Saute until rice is well-coated with spices, about 2 minutes. Add boiling water, coconut milk, and salt. Reduce heat; cook until water is mostly absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix ghee into the rice mixture in the skillet. Cover and cook until rice is soft and fluffy, sprinkling in more water if necessary, about 5 minutes more. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Stir in cashew nuts.