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Navratan Pulao

A perfect aromatic and full of flavor Navratan Pulao recipe for you. #HappyCookingToYou #FoodFusion

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Ingredients:

  • Water as required
  • Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
  • Gajar (Carrots) cubes ½ Cup
  • Phool gobhi (Cauliflower) florets ½ Cup
  • Aalo (Potato) cubes ½ Cup
  • Matar (Peas) ¼ Cup
  • Ghee 2 tbs
  • Phaliyan (French beans) ¼ Cup (cut in 1 inch)
  • Shimla mirch (Capsicum) cubes ½ Cup
  • Ghee 1 tsp
  • Badam (Almonds) halves 10-12 (soaked & peeled)
  • Kaju (Cashew nuts) halves 10-12
  • Kishmish (Raisins) 2 tbs
  • Ghee ¼ Cup
  • Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 3-4
  • Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1
  • Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
  • Laung (Cloves) 2
  • Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
  • Tez patta (Bay leaf) 1
  • Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
  • Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
  • Boneless Beef/Mutton small cubes 350g
  • Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) ½ tbs
  • Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 1 tbs
  • Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
  • Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) crushed 1 & ½ tsp
  • Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 4-5 tbs (room temperature)
  • Water 5 Cups
  • Chawal (Rice) basmati ½ kg (soaked for 30 minutes)
  • Javitri powder (Mace powder) ¼ tsp
  • Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) ¼ tsp
  • Lemon juice ½ tbs
  • Pyaz (Onion) fried

Directions:

In a pot,add water & bring it to boil.

Add salt,carrots,cauliflower,potatoes,peas,cover & boil on low flame until vegetables are half done (4-5 minutes) then strain & set aside.

In a frying pan,add ghee & let it melt.

Add french beans,capsicum,parboil vegetables and fry on medium flame for 2-3 minutes & set aside.

On the same frying pan,add ghee & let it melt.

Add almonds,cashew nuts,raisins & fry on medium flame until golden (approx. 1-2 minutes) & set aside.

In a pot,add ghee & let it melt.

Add star anise,black peppercorns,cinnamon stick,cloves,black cardamom,bay leaf,cumin seeds & mix well.

Add onion & fry until light golden.

Add beef and mix well until it changes color.

Add ginger garlic paste,green chilli paste,salt,coriander seeds,mix well & cook for 2 minutes.

Turn off the flame,add yogurt then turn on the flame,mix well and cook until oil separates (6-8 minutes).

Add water & bring it to boil,cover & cook on medium flame until meat is tender (35-40 minutes) & (reduce to 1 & ½ cup water).

Add rice & mix well.

Add mace powder,nutmeg powder,lemon juice,mix well & bring it to boil.

Add stir fried vegetables,fried nuts,cover with kitchen towel and lid & steam cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes.

Garnish with fried onion,fried nuts & serve!

Recipe By: Kanwal Mohsin

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