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Gujarati Badshahi Pulao Recipe - A Rich Preparation Of Rice, Vegetables, Nuts And Spices
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Gujarati Badshahi Pulao Recipe - A Rich Preparation Of Rice, Vegetables, Nuts And Spices

A vegetarian Gujarati Recipes recipe with basmati rice, carrots (gajjar) - chopped, green beans (french beans). Ready in 50 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
970kcal
Estimated Cost
550-700
Carbs129g
Protein63g
Fats23g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

13 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Gujarati Badshahi Pulao Recipe, wash and soak rice in 4 cups of water for half an hour

    basmati rice(2 cups)
  2. 2

    Steam the vegetables - carrots, beans, florets and peas and set aside

    carrots (gajjar) - chopped(1/4 cup)green beans (french beans)(1/4 cup)cauliflower (gobi) - florets(1 cup)green peas (matar)(1/4 cup)
  3. 3

    Using the pestle and mortar, pound together the cinnamon, cloves and cardamom to a fine powder

    cloves garlic(3)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds(3)cloves (laung)(3)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)
  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a small pan on medium heat, roast the nuts and raisins and set aside

    tablespoons cashew nuts(2)raisins - sutana variety(1/4 cup)tablespoons ghee(4)
  5. 5

    Make a paste of the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies

    green beans (french beans)(1/4 cup)green peas (matar)(1/4 cup)onions - chopped(2)inch ginger - chopped(1)cloves garlic(3)green chilli(3)
  6. 6

    Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of ghee on medium heat; add onion-ginger-garlic paste and sauté until they turn light golden brown in colour

    inch ginger - chopped(1)cloves garlic(3)tablespoons badam (almond) - sliced(2)tablespoons cashew nuts(2)tablespoons ghee(4)
  7. 7

    Add the pounded spice powder, bay leaves, crushed peppercorns, tomatoes, turmeric powder and sauté until the tomatoes are tender and soft

    tomatoes - chopped(1 cup)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)teaspoons whole black peppercorns(2)mint leaves (pudina) - chopped(1/4 cup)
  8. 8

    Stir in the rice along with the water it was soaked in, salt, and chopped mint leaves

    basmati rice(2 cups)carrots (gajjar) - chopped(1/4 cup)tomatoes - chopped(1 cup)onions - chopped(2)inch ginger - chopped(1)mint leaves (pudina) - chopped(1/4 cup)salt - to taste
  9. 9

    Allow the Badshahi Pulao mixture to come to a boil and then turn the heat to low

  10. 10

    Cover the pan and simmer for approximately 30 minutes until the rice has absorbed all the water and cooked to the desired texture

    basmati rice(2 cups)
  11. 11

    Once cooked, turn off the heat and allow the Badshahi Pulao to rest for 15 minutes

  12. 12

    Gently stir in the steamed vegetables, roasted nuts and serve hot

    tablespoons cashew nuts(2)
  13. 13

    Serve the Badshahi Pulao with Gujarati Kadhi and Papad and Boondi Raita for your everyday meals

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