Namkeen Chawal Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	25 min
Soaking Time	20 min
Total time	55 min
Serves	3 servings

Nutrition

Per servings.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	383 kcal
Carbohydrates	63 g
Protein	7 g
Fat	11 g
Saturated fat	6 g
Cholesterol	26 mg
Sodium	1212 mg
Potassium	475 mg
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Vitamin A	4670 IU
Vitamin C	89 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	3 mg

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 2 tbsp peas
• 10 beans (chopped)
• 1 potato (cubed)
• ½ capsicum (chopped)
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tbsp salt
• 2 cup water
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 chilli (slit)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 tsp cumin till it turns aromatic.
2. Add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
3. Further add 1 carrot, 2 tbsp peas, 10 beans, 1 potato and ½ capsicum.
4. Saute for 2 minutes or until the vegetables turn crunchy.
5. Add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala and ½ tbsp salt. Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
6. Add 2 cup water and get to a boil.
7. Once the water comes to a boil, add 1 cup basmati rice. Make sure to soak the rice at least 20 minutes.
8. Also, add 2 chilli, 2 tbsp lemon juice and mix gently.
9. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked well.
10. Fluff the rice gently, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
11. Finally, enjoy the Namkeen Chawal Recipe with raita.

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Step-by-step

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to add vegetables of your choice to make the pulao nutritious.
• Also, you can add mint to add extra flavour.
• Additionally, make the pulao slightly spicy as we are adding vegetables.
• Finally, Namkeen Chawal Recipe tastes great for a lunch box.