About
Veg Pulao is a one pot rice dish made with basmati rice, mix vegetables, spices and herbs. It is a popular dish in Indian households and is often served with raita or a salad. It's a perfect dish for those who love vegetables and rice, and can be had for lunch or dinner. It's a wholesome and flavorful dish and can be made quickly and easily. A dollop of ghee on top enhances the taste even more.
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Recipe
Ingredients
basmati rice
2 cups
water
4 cups
chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans, cauliflower)
2 cups
onion, sliced
1
green chillies, slit
2
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
cooking oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
bay leaf
1
cloves
4
cinnamon stick
1 inch
cardamoms
2
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water turns clear. Soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Step 2:
In a pressure cooker, heat the cooking oil and add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamoms. Saute for a minute until the spices release their aroma.
Step 3:
Add the sliced onion and slit green chillies. Saute until the onion turns golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for a couple of minutes until the raw smell goes away.
Step 5:
Add the chopped vegetables and saute for a couple of minutes.
Step 6:
Add the soaked and drained basmati rice. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Step 7:
Add water and salt. Stir well.
Step 8:
Close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
Step 9:
Let the pressure release naturally. Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Step 10:
Serve the veg pulao with raita or a salad.
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