Karnataka Steel Awarekalu Pulao Recipe - Awarekalu Pulao

Step 1: To begin making Avarekalu Pulao Recipe-Hyacinth Beans Pulao, wash and soak the basmati rice in enough water for 10 minutes

Step 2: Now, add all the ingredients mentioned for making the masala paste including cinnamon stick, clove, cardamom, garlic, ginger, green chilli, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and grind it into a smooth paste adding little water using a mixer grinder

Step 3: Keep it aside

Step 4: Heat ghee in a pressure pan, add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and let the ghee become aromatic

Step 5: Add the sliced onion and saute until it turns slightly brown

Step 6: Add the slit green chillies, tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes turn a little soft

Step 7: Add the ground masala paste, saute until the raw smell goes away

Step 8: This will take about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 9: After 3 to 4 minutes, add the coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and saute until the ghee separates out

Step 10: This will again take some 3 to 4 minutes

Step 11: Now, add the fresh avarekalu or hyacinth beans, saute for 2 minutes

Step 12: Drain the water from the rice, add it to the pan and mix well

Step 13: Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and bring the Avarekalu Pulao to a rolling boil

Step 14: Now, close the Avarekalu Pulao with the lid, and pressure cook for one whistle on medium heat, switch off the heat and let the pressure release on its own

Step 15: Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid, add the chopped mint leaves, fluff up the Avarekalu Pulao gently using a fork and it is ready to be served

Step 16: Serve Avarekalu Pulao Recipe along with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita, Satvik Carrot Sprout Salad and a roasted Papad for a weekday dinner

Step 17: You can also pack this easy Pulao Recipe in your Lunch Box