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Healthy Broccoli Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kids lunch box ideas, rice recipes
Servings: 3 people
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup parboiled rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves - finely chopped
  • 8-10 cashews
  • 1 onion - finely chopped
  • 4 green chilies - broken
  • A handful of chopped mint leaves
  • A handful of chopped coriander leaves
  • 1.5 tbsp curd - yogurt
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/8 tsp pepper powder
  • 1/8 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 cup peas - fresh or frozen

Instructions

  • Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Shock in cold water and drain.
  • In a cooker, heat oil and sauté cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and garlic.
  • Add cashews, onion, and green chilies. Fry for a minute.
  • Stir in mint, coriander, curd, turmeric, chili flakes, pepper powder, and garam masala. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add peas, salt, and water. Let it boil.
  • Add soaked rice, mix, and bring to a boil.
  • Add broccoli and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Let pressure settle.
  • Open the cooker, fluff, and serve hot.