Vegetable Lentil Pulao

Vegetable Lentil Pulao 

Ingredients

• Red lentils 1 cup
• Oil 1 cup
• Carrot 1
• Potatoes 2
• Finely chopped onion 2
• Lemon 2
• Large cardamom 2
• Green chilies 3
• Whole black pepper 4
• Finely chopped soya 1 bunch
• Finely chopped mint leaves ½ bunch
• Peas ½ cup
• Rice 2- 2 ½ cups
• Butter 1 tbsp
• Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Rice 2 1/2cups

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan, add 2 finely chopped onions and fry till they turn golden brown.Remove half of the fried onions for garnishing.To the remaining brown onions add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 4 whole black pepper, 2 large cardamoms and 3 finely chopped green chilies and fry well.
2. Heat oil in a separate pan and fry the 2 diced potatoes along with 1 chopped carrot and ½ cup peas.Add the vegetables to the masala mixture and add 1 bunch finely chopped soya, 2-2 ½ cups rice and 1 cup soaked red lentils, fry for 2-3 minutes then add 3 cups of water and cover the pan.
3. Cook on a moderate flame .When the water dries add1 tbsp butter and simmer for around 10 minutesGarnish the vegetable pulao with the remaining brown onions and serve.