Semiya pulao

semiya polao

Among Semiya recipes one tasty and easy to prepare is Semiya Pulao. This veg based pulao is very good for Breakfast and good Tiffin for all. Vermicelli or Semiya Pulao is an interesting variation to Vegetable Pulao.

Ingredients

Cumin seed                             ½ tsp

Sliced onion                            ¼ cup

Turmeric powder                      1 tsp

Oil                                          2 tbsp

Garam masala                         1 tsp

Red chilli powder                      1 tsp

Ginger paste                            1 tsp

Vermicelli (semiyaan)               1 cup

Mixed vegetables

Chopped French beans             ¼ cup

Chopped carrots                       ¼ cup

Chopped cauliflower                  ¼ cup

Green peas                               ¼ cup

Chopped mint leaves                 5 – 6 nos

Chopped coriander                    1 tbsp

Salt                                          to taste

For garnish

Green tomato                            1 no

Green chilli                                2 nos

Salt                                          to taste

Sugar                                       1 tbsp

Lemon juice                              1 tbsp

Oil                                            2 tbsp

Method

First chop green tomatoes into wedges.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seed, when it crackles add onion and stir.

Then add turmeric powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, ginger paste and mix it well.

add spices into onion

Now add chopped green tomatoes, water.

add green tomato

Add vermicelli and mix well.

add vermicelli

Add more water and mix well.

add water

Now add all vegetables and mix well.

add all vegetables

Then cover and let it cook.

cover and cook

For garnish

Now chop one tomato in four equal parts.

Heat oil in a pan, add green tomato, green chillies, salt, sugar, lemon juice and let it cook for a while.

prepare garnish

Now add chopped mint, coriander into cooked polao and mix well.

add herbs in polao