Veg Pulao Recipe

 

Ingredients required:

1 cup basmati rice

2 cups water

1 tablespoon ghee or oil

1 cinnamon stick

2 cardamom pods

2 cloves

1 bay leaf

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 green chili, slit lengthwise

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, and potatoes) Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

1/4 teaspoon coriander powder

1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Fried onion and dry fruits for garnish (optional)

Also Read: Chakrapongal Recipe 

Method:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and soak it for 20 minutes.

2. Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker, add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Let it splutter for a few seconds.

3. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until cooked without raw smell.

5. Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

6. Now, Salt, turmeric, cumin, and coriander flour should be added. Mix well.

7. Rinse the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Mix well.

8. Add 2 cups of water and mix.

9. Cover the pan or pressure cooker with a lid and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 2 whistles.

10. Once done, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

11. Fluff up rice with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves, fried onions, and dry fruits.

You can serve vegetable pulav with raita or pickle. Enjoy!