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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Pomegranate Rice | Pomegranate Rice Recipe ~ Easy Lunch Recipes for Kids | Step by Step Recipe

    Pomegranate Rice | Pomegranate Rice Recipe ~ Easy Lunch Recipes for Kids | Step by Step Recipe

    Published: Feb 18, 2012 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 14 Comments

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    After thinking so much as to what next should be used for Konda's Lunch box, I decided I should make the pomegranate rice. I remember Athamma saying that we must try it sometime when we had got those really rich and bright looking poms sometime back. Then I happened to read Radika's post on Sia's space, I loved the way it looked. I had been thinking for a while when I should make it. I knew I can't serve it for hubby dear as he is not for any sweet rice dishes. Recently when Amma had made a green apple dal, he wasn't given that.  I knew about the fact that she was going to make a dal with it. But when she did, I didn't know and was really taken in by surprise. My colleagues liked it a lot and I knew I will have to make it again.

    Anyway we have to gear up to the fact that school is coming to close and kids will move to class higher. We had our third "Oksermation class"..that's what my boys say for observation class that the parents are called for. They were happy to say that they are moving to the next class after this. I was wondering how fast the days are flying.

    Coming to the recipe, since the pomegranate that I used were not those bright coloured Kabul fruit, the rice ended up looking almost pale pink in shade. While the juice was simmering I thought it will end up looking that pink but sadly it all evaporated and ended up looking pale. I clicked some pictures and showed Konda that she will be getting a new rice to try, she was surprised seeing those poms decorated on top. She wanted to know if I will be sharing this on the blog saying Konda liked it. Well the life of a food blogger ends up being so! Her verdict was that the rice was sweet for her but she would have liked it more if it was spicier. Well next time I said.

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    Ingredients Needed:
    Cooked Rice - 1 cup
    Pomegranate Juice - 1/2 cup
    Pomegranate seeds - 1/4 cup
    For tempering
    Oil - 1 tsp
    Mustard seeds, Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
    Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
    Curry leaves few 
    Coriander leaves
    Dry Red chilies - 2 long
    Salt to taste
    How to make Pomegranate Rice
    Wash and soak rice for 15 mins. Pressure cook and keep it aside.
    Pulse the Pomegranate seeds to get the juice. Strain through a sieve to remove the seeds. Keep it side. Save some seeds for decoration finally.
    Heat a non stick with oil. add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves. When they splutter, add the channa dal and saute well. Add the split dry red chilies and simmer. when they turn colour add the pomegranate juice. Cook in low flame for the juice to become thick.
    When the juice is really thick, add the cooked rice and fluff well. 
    Cover for couple of minutes, finally add the coriander leaves and pomegranate seeds 

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    Pomegranate Rice | Pomegranate Rice Recipe ~ Easy Lunch Recipes for Kids | Step by Step Recipe

    Author Srivalli
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    1. Rasi says

      February 18, 2012 at 1:15 am

      With each marathon, i bet your daughter must be excited to get so many different varieties.. i complain to my mom now, that she didn't do all this for me 😀

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur says

      February 18, 2012 at 1:40 am

      I am getting to see really some new rice experiments in this BM.

      Reply
    3. Harini says

      February 18, 2012 at 1:51 am

      Interesting. One good way to consume pom juice 🙂

      Reply
    4. The Pumpkin Farm says

      February 18, 2012 at 5:42 am

      this is lovely idea Valli, we love pomegranate, you gave me very good idea

      Reply
    5. Secrets of our kitchen says

      February 18, 2012 at 6:44 am

      Intresting.....this is something i never heard off ..

      Reply
    6. Sumi says

      February 18, 2012 at 7:01 am

      So Sweet of Konda to give a feedback:).Rice looks yummy, gonna give it a shot with my son.

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Kumar says

      February 18, 2012 at 7:16 am

      Very interesting rice recipe...

      Reply
    8. Archana says

      February 18, 2012 at 10:38 am

      Great idea. I will remember this one when my time comes.

      Reply
    9. sangee vijay says

      February 18, 2012 at 11:19 pm

      Interesting…i only add pom seeds to my curd rice…this sounds double yummy…loved your creativity!

      Reply
    10. vidhas says

      February 19, 2012 at 4:01 am

      Different rice recipe.

      Reply
    11. Preeti Garg says

      February 19, 2012 at 9:44 am

      Awesome recipe

      Reply
    12. sushma says

      February 20, 2012 at 6:38 am

      Interesting recipe.....from where do u get these ideas Valli...u r simply super

      Reply
    13. vaishali sabnani says

      February 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Valli I agree these would look so very pretty with those deep red ruby pearls...may be you could minus the juice and just add the pom...I feel the juice gives it a sweeter taste.

      Reply
    14. Suchi says

      February 20, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      Cooking rice with pomegranate...what a lovely idea!

      Reply

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