Plough Or Plauta India Rice Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep pot. Add onions and cook till onions are transparent.
• At medium heat, add peas to oil and cook for two minutes.
• Crush the Black Peppers with the back of a spoon and add to the oil mixture along with the Cumin, Salt, Cinnamon stick and Bay leaves.
• Add rice to the oil mixture and stir well, making sure the rice is well coated.
• Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

Steps:

• Place saffron threads into boiling water, set aside to steep.
• Melt the vegetable shortening in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, and cardamom seeds. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to release the flavor, stirring constantly.
• Pour in the rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the yogurt, saffron water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with a cloth folded into 4 layers. Place a lid over the cloth and cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds before serving.