Vaal Rice | Gujarati Vaal Ni Dal No Pulav
This is the traditional recipe for the super simple and delicious Gujarati Vaal Ni Dal No Pulav or Vaal Rice. It is served with Kadhi and Papad.
Equipment
- Heavy Bottomed Vessel
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice
- 1/2 Cup Sprouted Vaal
- 3/4 Cup Finely Sliced Onions
- 1.25 Cups Water
- Salt to Taste
For Spice Paste
- 1/2 " Piece of Ginger
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Green Chilli
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander
For Tempering
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
Instructions
Getting the Rice Ready
- Wash 1 Cup Basmati Rice under running water and leave it in a colander to drain.
- Making the Garlic-Ginger-Chilli Paste
- Grind 1/2″ piece of ginger, 2 cloves of garlic and 1 green chilli to a coarse paste.
Making the Vaal Rice
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, over medium flame, heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and stir-fry for a few seconds till they change colour.
- Add 3/4 cup finely sliced onions and stir-fry till the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic-ginger-green-chilli paste, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add 1/2 cup sprouted vaal and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander.
- Mix well and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add 1 cup washed basmati rice and some salt.
- Mix well and stir-fry for a minute or so.
- Now add 1.25 Cups water and mix well.
- Cook covered till the rice is done.
- Serve with Kadhi and Papad.