Wheat Vermicelli PULAO

**Author - Alee Venkatesh **

Making of delicious Wheat Vermicelli PULAO using home-made Biryani Pulao Masala powder and other ingredients






INGREDIENTS & METHOD

  • 2 cup - roasted vermicelli (in 2 tsp.ghee)
  • 1 medium sized onion (sliced lengthwise) 
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1-2 tsps. - fresh chillies, ginger & garlic 
  • 1/2 cup steam cooked mixed vegetables (peas, carrot & beans)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 
  • cooking oil as required
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds seasoning (optional)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Biryani Pulao masala powder

  • In a large pan,  roast vermicelli in ghee until golden brown - remove from heat and let it cool for few minutes
  • Steam cook vegetables (lightly salted)
  • Use the same pan to make pulao - heat oil in the pan, fry onions until golden brown, add tomato, chilli, ginger, garlic,  fry for 5-8 minutes
  • Add steam cooked vegetables, Biryani Pulao masala, salt, lemon juice, 2-3 cups water and bring it to boil
  • Add roasted vermicelli, mix well to combine - close the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 5-10 minutes
  • Remove lid, mix ingredients again (little bit of ghee may be added), remove from heat and serve hot