@ Cheese, Onion and Green Peas Pulao

A unique tiffin that your kid is sure to love! Children are generally very fond of the flavour and texture of cheese, but sometimes parents find it challenging to pack cheese-based foods in the snack box as it tends to get chewy. But, this Cheese, Onion and Green Peas Pulao is a delightful option, which stays fresh in a tiffin box for five hours! Moreover, it has an interesting mix of ingredients ranging from rice and green peas to grated cheese, which makes it tasty and wholesome too.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.25 Cup Dual Taste Rice
  • 0.75 Cup grated processed cheese
  • 0.75 Cup green peas
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 pieces clove
  • 1 piece of bayleaf
  • 0.5 Cup chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 pieces cinnamon

Cooking Method

Step 1 : Heat the oil in a deep pan, add cumin seeds, clove, cinnamon and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.

Step 2 : Add onions and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3 : Add rice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4 : Add green peas, salt and 2½ cups of hot water, mix well and cover and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Step 5 : Add cheese and coriander, mix gently and cook on medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.

Step 6 : Serve hot or cool slightly and pack in a tiffin box.