Steel Cuts Oats Pulao

Servings: 2-3
Preparation time: 5-6 minutes.
Frying time: 12-15 minutes.
Cooking time: 3-4 minutes.
Total time: 25 minutes.

Steel cut oats pulao is an innovative twist to the traditional rice-based pulao, offering a nutritious and hearty alternative that incorporates the wholesome goodness of steel cut oats.

Steel cut oats have a chewing texture and a nutty flavour compared to rolled oats, making them ideal for absorbing the rich flavours of a pulao. This dish is not only satisfying but also packed with fiber and essential nutrients, making it a fantastic choice for health-conscious individuals looking for a fulfilling and delicious meal option.

Steel cut oats pulao can be served as a main dish, perfect for any meal,

vibrant colour of vegetables and nuts, making the pulao both eye-catching and healthful.

The inclusion of cashew nuts introduces a delightful crunch and richness, enhancing the meal’s overall mouthfeel. This version of pulao is not only a feast for the eyes but also offers a complex flavour profile where the nuttiness of the oats and cashews complements the freshness of the vegetables.

Ideal for a nutritious lunch or a light dinner.

This steel cut oats pulao is a fulfilling dish that have both taste and health, making it a perfect choice for family meals and gatherings.

Ingredients:

Steel Cut Oats: 1 cup
Onion:1 no. (Medium)
Tomato: 1 no. (Medium)
Carrot: 1 no. (Medium)
Beans: 50 gm.
Peas: 100 gm.
Capsicum: 1 no. (Small)
Green Chilli: 1-2 no.
Bay leaf: 1 no.
Cumin: half teaspoon.
Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
Hot water: 2 cups.
Garam masala: (Clove: 3 no., Black pepper: 10-12 no., Star anise: 1 no., Mace: 2 inch piece, Black cardamom: 1 no., bay leaf: 1 no. and clove: 2-3 no.)
Cashew Nuts: 15-20 no.
Ghee (clarified Butter): 2-3 tablespoon

Preparation:

Clean and wash steel cut oats. Keep aside.
Chop onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato and beans (all finely) as shown in photo, keep aside.
Cut green chilli into 2-3 pieces, keep aside.

Method:

Heat ghee in a cooker; add Garam masala and bay leaf, allow sputtering for few seconds.
Add cashew nuts; fry for couple of minutes on medium low flame.
Add chopped beans; fry for 1 minute, add onion and carrot; fry on high flame for couple of minutes.
Add peas, stir fry for a minute, add washed steel cut oats and green chilli, fry for 2-3 minutes.
The moment some of the oats begin to change colour; add hot water and salt, close the lid and bring to full cooking pressure, put off the flame.
Allow cooker to cool, open the lid; add lemon juice, stir Pulao lightly with the help of fork.
Transfer Pulao in serving plate and decorate with fries cashew nuts. Mouth watering “Steel Cuts Oats Pulao” is ready to be served.