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Vermicelli Pulao Recipe

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • Wheat Vermicelli -2 cups
  • Oil - 2tbs
  • Cloves-2
  • Cinnamon-1 stick
  • Fennel Seeds-1 tsp
  • Water-3 cups
  • Salt-to taste
  • Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
  • Green Peas-1/2 cup
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Coriander Leaves for garnish

For The Spice Paste

  • Mint Leaves-1 handful
  • Coriander Leaves - a handful
  • Ginger a small piece
  • Garlic-4-5 pods
  • Green Chillies- 4-5 according to taste

Instructions
 

Procedure

  • Grind all the ingredients given for the spice paste to a smooth paste adding some water.
  • Roast vermicelli until slightly brown and fragrant. Set aside.
  • In a tawa, add oil and add the spices.
  • When they crackle, add onions and sauté until brown. In a separate pan, boil green peas until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Once the onions are done, add the spice past, turmeric and mix well.
  • Add in the cooked peas and sauté until it lets out oil.
  • Add water and salt to taste.
  • When the water starts boiling, add the roasted vermicelli and let it cook.
  • Once all the water is absorbed, switch off flame and cover the pulao with lid.
  • Serve it hot after five minutes topped with pomegranate pearls and coriander leaves.