Cut Lady Finger (Bhindi) aabout 10-15 in 2 pieces each.
Cut 3 small Brinjals in 4 pieces each.
Cut 10 mushrooms in 2 each.
Add all the cut veggies to boiling water 5 cups, sprinkle some salt and cover with a lid.
Turn off the flame after 5 mins and let the lid remain.
Allow the veggies to cool down naturally for about 30 mins.
Remove stock and keep separately.
Keep the half cooked veggies separately.
Take 2 Cups Basmati Rice and Soak for 10-15 mins. Rinse.
Take 1 cup Masoor Daal (Red Lentils) and soak for over 8 hours. Rinse.
Cut Onions straight and thin.
Cut potato as desired.
Make a paste of Ginger, garlic cloves (15 nos) with a quarter bunch or fresh coriander and 1 Green chili.
Heat oil in a Wok or a deep pan.
Add Onions once the oil heats up. Add salt. stir.
*The adding of salt after putting onions gives the translucent look faster.
Add the paste. Stir.
Add Turmeric, Red chili powder. Stir.
Add the Potatoes and Masoor daal and stir well for 1 min.
Add Cumin powder and Coriander powder and stir well for 1 min.
Add all the half cooked vegetables and stir well.
Add some chole Masala for extra flavor.
Add Rice and stir well for a minute.
Add the stock of veggies to the Pulav.
Once the water boils, add Garam Masala and Lemon.
You can also add 2 Tablespoon Ghee to make it more softer. (Optional)
Cover with a lid till cooked or pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Remove lid, garnish with Red chili powder/ flakes, Fresh Coriander and serve hot..:)
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