Sprouted Turkish gram pilaf/ Matki pulav

Serving size :4
Total preparation time : 5 mins
Cooking time: 12-15 mins

Ingredients :
1 cup white sona masoori/ basmati rice, washed and pre soaked for 10 mins
3/4 cup washed and sprouted turkish gram/matki/moth
2 1/4 cup water/ equivalent vegetable stock
1 finely chopped onion.
5 garlic cloves, minced.
1 tspn ginger paste
4-5 green beans, blanched (optional)
1 finely chopped tomato
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 black pepper corns
2 whole red chilies
1 tspn shahi jeera/ black cumin seeds
1 black cardamom/ 2 green cardamoms
4 - 5 roasted cashew nuts
1 tspn salt
1 tbspn ghee/ clarified butter/ oil
2 tbpsn chopped cilantro/ coriander leaves

Method :
Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker. Add the whole spices and chilies and saute till brown. Add the garlic and ginger and saute till brown for 1 min. Add the cashew nuts followed by the chopped onion and saute till transparent for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, green beans, the sprouted turkish gram, salt and the water/stock. Cover the cooker with the lid and pressure cook for 6-8 mins or till 2 whistles.
Once the steam is out, remove the rice and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Serve hot with choice of curry or grilled seafood/ chicken.


Tips :
Do not add too much water. 2 - 21/4 cups water is sufficient depending on the quality of the rice.
You can add a mix of sprouted lentils or a mix of veggies to this recipe.