Medu Vada Pulao
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Medu Vada Pulao

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 2 cups yogurt
  • • 1/2 cup milk
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • • 10 curry leaves
  • • 1 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the rice until soft, then mash it lightly and cool.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the yogurt with the milk and fold into the rice.

3
Phase 3

Heat ghee and splutter the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.

4
Phase 4

Add the green chilli and grated ginger and fry for a minute.

5
Phase 5

Stir the tempering into the rice and yogurt mixture.

6
Phase 6

Season with salt and serve chilled.