Semia Pulao

                 Semia Pulao is an alternate for the Semia Uppuma.The preparation is similar to the Vegetable Pulao.But the time taken is less than that.
                  

 

Semia Pulao

Ingredients :

Roasted Semia   2 cups
Onion   1
Green chillies 2
Carrot, Beans, Peas, Potatoes
Ginger, Garlic Paste 1 tsp.
Garam Masala / Briyani masala ( optional )   1 tsp.
Tomato   1 / Lemon juice 1 tsp.
Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Bay leaves
Oil 2 tbsp.
Ghee 2 tsp.
Salt, Coriander Leaves, Mint, Nuts.

Method :

1.Slice all the vegetables and the chillies.

2. If Ginger, garlic Paste is ground freshly, along with that Green chillies, Coriander
    leaves, Mint and the spices can be ground in the mixer.

3. The spices can be added directly in the oil or half of the spices can be ground with the
    Ginger and Garlic and half can be added in the hot oil.It depends on our liking of the
    Masala flavour.Similar is the case of the Coriander leaves and Mint. They can be ground
    along with the Ginger and Garlic or they can be added in the end.They can even be left
    also.

4. Heat oil and ghee. Add the spices, onions, ground Masala, salt and  sliced vegeatbles
     and the Garam Masala one by one. Saute well till an aroma comes.The vegetables
    must get cooked well.Some water can even be sprinkled to make the veg. soft.

5. Add water in the ratio of 1 : 1 or as per the instructions given in the packet.After the 
    water boils, add the semia and stir well on medium flame. Reduce the flame.Add
    lemon juice, if preferred. Mix well.

6. Switch off when all the water is absorbed and semia gets cooked.Garnish with ghee,
    coriander leaves and fried nuts. The hot and tasty Semia Pulao is ready.