Pachai Mochai Pulav ( Avarakalu Pulav)

Pachai Mochai/ Avarakalu Pulav

Pachai Mochai is nothing but Indian Field Beans, which we get in abundance during October - January. We can prepare number of recipe's using pachai mochai such as pulav, upma, sambar, masala gravy, uppittu, etc.
Today I am sharing Pachai Mochai Pulav, which you can prepare as a lunch box special.

Ingredients:
Pachai Mochai / Avarakalu - 1 cup
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Green chillies - 2 nos
Onion - 1 medium size
Ginger - 1/2 inch finely chopped
Mint / Pudina leaves - 7-8 nos
Oil / ghee - 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Clove - 1 or 2 nos
Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch
Bay leaves - 1or 2 nos
Salt to taste

Method:
# Heat a pressure cooker, add oil or ghee, add clove, cinnamon, bay leaves, chopped ginger, green chillies and saute well.

# Add chopped onion's, and saute until it becomes transparent, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, mint leaves, salt to taste and mix well.

# Add pachai mochai or avarakalu, washed basmati rice, water ( 1:1.5) rice :water.

# Pressure cook for 2 whizles and switch off the stove.

# Allow the pressure to release then open.
# You can give a resting time for 10-15 min then mix well and serve.
Hope you all like it. Pl do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!