Brown lentil pulao | lentil pilaf | lentil pulav | kids lunch box | instant pot Indian cooking | instant pot Indian recipes | IP Indian recipe is a tasty protein-rich one-pot meal with kids-friendly spice.
Should I soak rice and lentil for brown lentil pulao?
Yes soaking them helps for better even cooking. I have used sona masoori rice hence soaked for 1 hour.
Can I use basmati rice for brown lentil pulao?
Yes, you can use any rice of your choice but adjust the water accordingly.
Can I prepare masoor dal pulao in other size instant pot?
Yes, I have used 5 quart instant pot but you can use any size instant pot. If you are using bigger pot add little extra water. For smaller pots reduce water else you will end up with slightly mushy pulao.
Can I make pulao in a pressure cooker?
Yes follow the procedure and cook for 2 whistles and let the pressure releases naturally
Can I add other masala powders?
You can use any spice/ masala powder of your choice to make it suit your taste bud. To make it toddler friendly I used minimal spice.
What tastes best with pulao?
Pulao tastes good with raita varieties, Vadam recipe, Poriyal variety, and gravy
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ingredients
3/4 cup rice 1/3 cup brown lentil 1 + 1/2 tablespoon ghee 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds 1 green chilli 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar/jaggery 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon pepper cumin powder Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp 2 cups Water 1 onion, thinly sliced Salt
How to make Brown lentil pulao with step by step pictures:
Wash and soak brown lentil and rice
Soak them for at least one hour in hot water
Add ghee into the instant pot and turn on IP IN “saute” mode
Once when IP display shows “Hot”, add fennel seeds, poppy seeds, bay leaf, and clove give a quick mix. let them splutter
Add onion and give a quick mix
Furthermore add ginger - garlic paste and green chilli, mix well
Cook the onion for 4 minutes, saute in between
Add sugar and little salt and saute for 2-3 minutes until onions start caramelized
Discard the water add the soaked rice - lentil
Press “cancel” and mix well, make sure nothing is stick to the pan
Add water, pepper- cumin powder, and salt; mix well
Cook in rice mode and do natural pressure release
Gently open the cooker and fluff the rice
