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Coconut Milk Vermicelli Pulao

Healthy and easy pulao made out of the richness of coconut milk and vermicelli.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: pulao, semmiya, vermicelli
Author: Abinaya Nagarajan

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp jeera
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 onion medium sized, chopped
  • 1 tomato medium sized, puree
  • 1/2 cup mixed veggies can use frozen also
  • 1/2 cup vermicelli roasted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, add 1 tsp oil. Saute 1 tsp jeera, 1 clove, 3 chopped garlic cloves.
  • Next add 1 chopped onion, and saute till it becomes translucent.
  • Add 1 tomato puree to the mix and let it boil until oil separates.
  • Next add 1/2 cup mixed vegetables of your choice and mix it well.
  • Then add 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt and cook for 4-5 mins in medium flame until veggies are cooked.
  • Next add 1/2 cup roasted vermicelli and give it a stir
  • Add 1/2 cup of coconut milk and cook for 4-5 in medium flame until water evaporates.
  • Let it cool for 5-10 mins. It reduces the stickiness and separates well. It is done.

Notes

  1. You can increase the spice level ( garam masala and chilli powder ) according to your taste.
  2. You can also add a mix of 1/4 cup coconut milk  + 1/4 cup water ) instead of 1/2 cup coconut milk totally.