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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Comments

  1. Suma GandlurApril 15, 2019 at 4:26 PM

    Broken wheat version is definitely healthier over the traditional pulao. You have presented it quite beautifully. Looks very inviting.

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  2. Sharmila KingslyApril 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM

    I make a biryani with Dalia similar to the pulao...so I knew how delicious it would be.. lovely share..

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  3. vaishali sabnaniApril 16, 2019 at 3:05 AM

    I have always made a Khichadi with broken wheat , but never a pulao ! The pulao looks very good , a new or me !

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  4. Gayathri KumarApril 16, 2019 at 5:31 AM

    Love this version of healthy pulao. It also looks colourful and super inviting.

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  5. Harini RApril 17, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    Very colorful and inviting presentation. I normally make a variation of pulao but never took pictures :)

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  6. SrivalliApril 18, 2019 at 6:28 PM

    Very beautifully presented and the dish sounds innovative and interesting sushma.

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  7. SrividhyaApril 20, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    Very healthy pulao with broken wheat. Love the way you presented. Very nice.

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  8. SwatiMay 8, 2019 at 7:38 AM

    We make this for breakfast or for quick and light dinner. You have beautifully presented the pulao looks so rich and it's super healthy too..

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  9. cookwithrenuMay 14, 2019 at 7:29 AM

    Pulao with broken wheat looks so healthy and delicious. I loved your presentation.

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  10. KalyaniJune 6, 2019 at 12:55 AM

    cute heart shaped presentation must make this healthy dish even more appealing, right ?

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