Dad's Half Way Sindhi Half Way Yellow Rice Pulao

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Dad and i had made doodhi chane ki dal(yellow lentils and white pumpkin lentil curry)on 17th may night for dinner. We wanted to have yellow rice with it as that's the combo that goes

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large pot on medium flame for 3 minutes.

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Once the oil is hot , toss in the cinnamon stick , cardamoms , cloves and bay leaves.

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Stir-fry these spices gently for 2 minutes until your kitchen is wafting with the aroma of the spices.

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Add the cumin and mustard seeds followed by the green chillies.

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Allow them{the mustard and cumin seeds} to battle as the splutter and crackle in the pot.

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Once they stop fighting in the pot{pun intended !.

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} , i.

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E , to say when they stop spluttering and crackling , add the curry leaves.

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Stir-fry for 3 minutes.

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Add garlic and stir-fry now until the raw smell of the garlic is gone and it turns golden brown.

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Stir in the turmeric powder.

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Saute all the spices and other ingredients with the turmeric powder for 1- 2 minutes.

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Then , add the drained rice and stir in the water.

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Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil , stirring continuously.

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Once it comes to a boil , lower flame to medium heat , and cook the rice , stirring continuous.

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Ingredients

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basmati rice, water, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves, turmeric powder, oil, curry leaves, garlic, mustard seeds, cumin seed, green chili