Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry
Also known as Pulao Kathrika Fry · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
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Kidney beans and butter beans pulao with basmati rice in a pressure cooker, with brinjal fry. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
24 itemsCinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves1
Onion, Slices100 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt3.5 tsp
Water1.75 cup
Milk¼ cup
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Garlic10 cloves
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Green Chilli2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Rajma¼ cup
Butter Beans70 grams
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
Tomato, Chopped70 grams
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Curd2 tbsp
Brinjal, Slices250 grams
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 937kcal | 1874kcal |
| Protein | 29g | 58g |
| Carbohydrate | 149g | 298g |
| Fat | 28g | 55g |
| Fibre | 24g | 48g |
| Sugar | 16g | 31g |
Cookd masalas for butter beans
Method
- 1
Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic. Add onion, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions turn golden.
CinnamonBay LeavesOnionCuminGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteSunflower OilGhee
- 2
Add the kidney beans, butter beans, soaked rice, water, and milk. Mix well. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
MilkRajmaButter BeansWaterBasmati RiceSalt
- 3
Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker and gently fluff the rice.
- 4
Heat oil in a kadai (pan). Add urad dal and fennel seeds; let them splutter for a few seconds. Add onion and tomato. Sauté for 2 minutes until soft.
Fennel SeedsGarlicUrad Dal (whole)TomatoSunflower OilOnion
- 5
Add chopped brinjal and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add red chili powder, turmeric, salt, and coriander powder. Mix and sauté well.
Red Chilli PowderSaltTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderBrinjal
- 6
Pour a little water, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until the brinjal becomes tender. Open the lid, add curd, and sauté for 1 minute.
WaterCurd
Before you start
- How long does Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry?
- 70 grams Butter Beans, 250 grams Brinjal, ¼ cup Rajma, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 100 grams Onion, ¼ cup Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Kidney Beans Butter Beans Pulao & Brinjal Fry?
- About 937 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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