I’m excited to share a favourite recipe of mine from my early years with you today Phulkopir Pishpash. This Anglo-Indian cuisine is unique to me, and it’s a great treat for kids and adults alike because of its ease of preparation and health advantages.

When I was a child, Phulkopir Pishpash was often a mainstay on our dinner table. A tasty and cosy supper would be indicated by the aroma of the dish filling the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility – whether with chicken or cauliflower, the Pishpash never fails to impress.

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Phulkopir Pishpash Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice (washed)
1 medium-sized cauliflower florets
2 large Potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 cup green peas
1 large onion (finely chopped)
5-6 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon whole garam masala
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 green chillies (chopped)
Salt, to taste
Ghee
2 cups water (as expected)

Phulkopir Pishpash Instructions:

Prepare the Cauliflower:

Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
In a pot of boiling water, add salt and blanch the cauliflower for a couple of minutes.

Prepare the Veggies:

In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
Sauté potato pieces, cauliflower, salt, and green peas until they become soft. Set aside.

For Barista (Fried Onions):

In the same pan, add onion and garlic to the remaining ghee.
Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

Create the Pishpash Magic:

Heat ghee in a frying pan.
Add whole garam masala, bay leaf, and let them splatter.
Add basmati rice and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add water and wait until it starts boiling.
Add ginger paste and season with salt to taste.

Assemble and Cook:

When the rice is half-cooked, spread the sautéed vegetables, green chillies, and fried onion over the rice.
Cover the pan and cook until the rice is fully cooked.

Why Cauliflower Pishpash?

Rich in Vitamins, Minerals, and Antioxidants: Cauliflower is a nutrient powerhouse.
Kid-Friendly: Due to their mild spice content, cauliflower pishpash is a great way to introduce young children to a variety of tasty and healthful foods.
Efficient and Time-saving: This dish is ideal for hectic days when you want a healthy dinner without devoting hours to the kitchen.
Adaptable: Tailor it to your tastes by experimenting with the spices. For a delicious twist, try the Pishpash with chicken instead.

FAQ:

Q: What is the meaning of pish-pash?

A: Anglo-Indian traditional cuisine pish-pash is similar to rice porridge. Usually, rice, meat or veggies are cooked together to make a filling and pleasant one-pot supper.

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