Lapsi/Dalia (Broken Wheat) Pulao

You Need:

Broken wheat (dalia/lapsi), soaked - 1cup

Oil 1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds (jeera) - 1 teaspoon

Cloves 3-4

Black peppercorns 7-8 (If you prefer more spice you can add a tsp of pepper powder and reduce the peppercorns)

Cinnamon - 1 inch stick

Bay leaf - 1

Onion , sliced 1 medium

Carrots, 1/2 inch cubes 2 small

French beans, 1/2 inch pieces 4-5

Spinach, chopped 10-12 leaves

Salt to taste

Water - 3 cups

Green peas, shelled 1/4 cup



Method



Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and bay leaf and sauté till they begin to change colour.

Add sliced onion and sauté till they turn translucent. Add carrots and sauté. Add French beans and spinach leaves.

Mix and add lapsi. Mix well. Add salt and green peas and roast a little

Boil water and add to the mixture.

Reduce heat, cover and cook till done. Serve hot.