Moong Pulao

Heat oil in a pressure pan.

Add ground cumin seeds and pepper.

Add curry leaves and green chillies and saute for a min.

Add washed rice and dal and fry for a few mins.

:- Alternatively, rice and dal can be fried first in a kadai or a pan and then can be added to the above tempering.

Add 5 1/2 cups of water and salt.

Cover the pan with the lid and cook upto 2 whistles.

Allow it to cool and then open the pan.

:- The mouthwatering aromatic pulao is ready to be served.

:- If the rice is new, reduce the qty of water. The pulao should not be sticky.