turai pulao recipe | dodkyacha bhaat | ridge gourd rice in a pressure cooker |

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turai pulao recipe | dodkyacha bhaat | ridge gourd rice in a pressure cooker |

Dodkyacha Bhaat is neither a khichdi nor a pulao, but it has a very homely and satiating flavour!

A Maharashtrian preparation of rice and ridge gourd perked up with common spices and pastes, Dodkyacha Bhaat is very easy to prepare and very tasty too.

Sautéing the rice gives a good aroma and also prevents it from clumping up. It is important to add the ingredients at the right time, in the right order, so that the flavours are absorbed well into the rice and vegetables.

When you feel a little indulgent, add a dollop of ghee to the hot rice just before having it.

Also do try other Maharashtrian rice recipes like Vangi Bhath and Tendli Bhaat .

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 5Makes 5 servings
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Ingredients

For Turai Pulao
1 1/4 cups long grain rice (basmati chawal) rice (chawal) , washed and drained
2 cups chopped ridge gourd (turai)
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 small cinnamon (dalchini) stick
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste
2 green chillies, chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp biryani masala
salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For turai pulao

To make turai pulao recipe, heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and onions.
Saute on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ginger garlic paste, green chillies and tomatoes. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add ridge gourd, turmeric powder, coriander cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, biryani masala add ½ cup hot water.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice, salt and 2 cups of hot water. Mix well.
Pressure cook it on a medium flame for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape and then open the lid.
Serve turai pulao hot garnished with coriander.

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turai pulao recipe | dodkyacha bhaat | ridge gourd rice in a pressure cooker | then do try other pulao recipes also:
- Veg Pulao in Pressure Cooker | Pressure cooker Veg Pulao | quick vegetable pulao |
- vegetable pulao recipe | quick pressure cooker pulao recipe | restaurant style veg pulao |

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how to make turai ka pulao

To make turai pulao recipe | dodkyacha bhaat | ridge gourd rice in a pressure cooker | heat 3 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
Add 1 small cinnamon (dalchini) stick. Cinnamon has a distinct aroma that adds another layer of pleasant scent to the dish.

Add 3 cloves (laung / lavang). Cloves are a small but important part of the spice mix that forms the base of turai ka pulao. They contribute to the fragrant and flavorful nature of this dish.
Add 1 black cardamom (badi elaichi).
Add 1 cup thinly sliced onions. Sautéed onions add some body and textural contrast to the fluffy rice grains in the pulao.
Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 1 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste. Ginger and garlic are aromatic ingredients that bring a pungent, earthy flavor to the dish.

Add 2 green chillies, chopped.
Add ½ cup chopped tomatoes. Chopped tomatoes help to create a flavorful and well-rounded turai ka pulao.
Sauté for 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups chopped ridge gourd (turai). Chopped ridge gourd (turai) is the main vegetable ingredient in Turai ka Pulao, adding both flavor and texture to the dish.
Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric is a key spice in Indian cuisine, known for its warm, earthy flavor. It adds a subtle depth of complexity to the rice dish.

Add 2 tsp coriander (dhania) cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
Add 1 tsp chilli powder. Chilli powder brings a spicy kick to the pulao, depending on the amount used. It can be adjusted based on your preference.
Add 1 tbsp biryani masala. The unique blend of spices in biryani masala creates a fragrant aroma that's characteristic of biryani and pulao dishes.
Add ½ cup hot water.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1¼ cups long grain rice (basmati chawal) rice (chawal) , washed and drained.
Add salt to taste.
Add 2 cups of hot water.
Mix well.
Pressure cook it on a medium flame for 2 whistles.

Allow the steam to escape and then open the lid.
Serve turai pulao recipe | dodkyacha bhaat | ridge gourd rice in a pressure cooker | hot garnished with coriander.

pro tips to make turai ka pulao

For an interesting textural contrast, you can add some thinly sliced onions fried golden brown just before serving. This adds a delightful crunch to the soft and fluffy pulao.
For a richer, creamier texture, you can add a little yogurt along with the spices. This will balance the spice level and add a touch of creaminess.
You can soak the rice for 20-30 minutes, but rinse it well to remove excess starch. This prevents the rice from becoming mushy in the final dish.