Broken Wheat Pulao -- Dalia Pulao

 Broken wheat or Dalia is a healthy substitute to Rice that is easy to digest and  high in iron and fiber. It is also known as fada, cracked wheat, bulger, lapsi.  Dalia has been a part of Indian Cuisine since ages. It can be used in making lot of varieties like kichidi, pulao, upma an dcan be used to make sweets too. Broken wheat is not only good for kids but also grownups who want to loose weight. Today I will me making Dalia Pulao with lots of veggies. Add your favorite veggies with some whole spices. Can be a great dish for lunch boxes and dinner. Here goes day 13 post under the theme " Biryani / Pulao / Kichidi recipes with grains".

Ingredients:


Broken wheat or Cracked wheat  1 cup
Small Onion sliced 1
Green chili chopped 2 spoons
Green peas 1/4 cup
Carrots chopped 1/4 cup
Beans 1/4 cup
Bay leaf 1
Cinnamon stick 1
Cloves 3
Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon
Chopped cilantro and mint 1/4 cup
Water 2 cups
Oil 2 tbsp


Preparation:


In  a presser cooker heat oil and add all the whole spices.
Saute for few seconds and add sliced onions.
Saute till onions turn light pink color, add chopped chili and all the veggies.
Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Now add turmeric powder and salt to taste.
Add 2 cups water along with chopped cilantro and mint.
Adjust salt to taste and bring the water to boil.
Now add broken or creaked wheat and mix well.
Let cook for a minute.
Cover and cook for 2 whistles.
Let the presser goes away naturally before opening the lid.
Serve hot with boondi raita or any pickle.

Recipes so far in this Mega Marathon:

1. Brown Rice -Veg Pulao

2. Thalassery Chicken Biryani

3. Korralu Kichidi 

4. Mixed Veggie Quinoa Pulao

5. Gutti Vankaya Biryani

6. Cabbage Peas Pulao

7. Kaju Peas Pulao

8. Ginger Chicken Pulao

9.Haryanvi Aloo Chutney Pulao

10. Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani

11. Bengali Mishti Pulao

12. Onion / Shallots Biryani

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