Moong sprouts pulao is an easy healthy kid-friendly protein-rich pulao recipe
How to make homemade sprouts
Homemade sprouts are easy to make and healthy without preservatives. I have shared a detailed recipe on the blog. Pls, refer to the Green gram sprouts written recipe.
Can I skip coconut milk?
Yes, you can skip coconut milk. To make kids-friendly pulao I make it less spicy. Coconut milk adds a nice flavor.
Why thin coconut milk?
Thick coconut milk might curdle. Be it homemade or store brought always dilute the coconut milk then prepare pulao
Will pulao be spicy?
I have used whole green chili hence pulao is not spicy. If you prefer spicy pulao chop green chillies and add
Can I add gram masala or other spice powder?
For moong bean sprouts pulav flavor I prefer to skip masala. You can add any masala of your choice
Why sprouts are not sauteed for a long time?
To retain the nutrients of sprouts avoid cooking for a long time. Always add them towards the end
What tastes best with mung bean sprouts pulav
Pulao is with subtle flavor so I would recommend spicy south Indian curry or north Indian curry for adults. You can also serve it with varuval for kids
How to make Instant pot Sprouts pulao?
Follow the rest of the recipe and cook for 4 minutes; do natural pressure release
How to make vegan pulao?
Use coconut oil instead of ghee or use vegan butter
Moong bean recipes
Protein-rich rice recipes
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Pressure cooker recipes
Ingredients
3/4 cup basmati rice
prepare coconut milk
2 tablespoon thick coconut milk 1 cup water
To temper
1 tablespoon ghee Small piece cinnamon 1 clove 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 cardamom 1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds 1/2 bay leaf
Pulao
1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 whole green chilli 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste Required salt 3/4 cup sprouts 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
How to make sprouts pulao with step by steps pictures
Firstly wash and soak basmati rice for 10 minutes
Add ghee to a pressure cooker and turn on the stove on medium flame
When ghee turns hot add ingredients under “to temper” and let them splutter
Add onion and mix well
Furthermore add green chilli, ginger-garlic paste, and saute till onion turns translucent
Add rice and saute for a minute
furthermore, add salt and mix well
Pour the prepared thin coconut milk; mix well and bring to boil
Add sprouts and mix gently
Finally, add sesame oil and cook for2 whistles
Do natural pressure release and mix gently
Transfer the rice and fluff the rice
