Vegetable
Pulao
Fragrant, fluffy rice cooked with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices - a simple yet satisfying dish!
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Category: Main Course
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Indian
Yield: 4 Servings
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan (if ghee
is substituted with oil)
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
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1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
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2 cups water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor)
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2 tablespoons ghee (or vegetable oil for vegan option)
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Vegetables
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 medium carrot, diced
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½ cup green beans, chopped
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½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
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1 small bell pepper, diced (optional)
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Spices
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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2-3 green cardamom pods
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1 cinnamon stick
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2-3 cloves
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
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Salt to taste
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Garnish
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Fried cashews or almonds (optional)
Instructions
Step
01
Heat ghee (or oil)
in a large pot or pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cardamom
pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30 seconds until
fragrant.
Step
02
Add sliced onions
and sauté until golden brown. Then, add all the diced vegetables (carrot, green
beans, peas, and bell pepper) and stir well.
Step
03
Drain the soaked
rice and add it to the pot. Gently stir to coat the rice with the spices and
vegetables.
Step
04
Add turmeric
powder, garam masala (if using), and salt to taste. Mix well.
Step
05
Pour in the water
(or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low,
cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and
the water is absorbed.
Step
06
Turn off the heat
and let the pulao rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Step
07
Garnish with fresh
cilantro and fried cashews or almonds (if using). Serve hot with raita or a
side salad.
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of ginger-garlic paste
while sautéing the onions.
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Adjust the spice level by adding green chilies or red chili powder if
desired.
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Soaking the rice ensures fluffy, separate grains.
Tools You'll Need
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Large pot or pressure cooker
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Wooden spoon or spatula
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Knife and cutting board
Allergy Information
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Contains no dairy (if using oil instead of ghee)
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Contains no nuts (unless garnished with cashews or almonds)
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Gluten-free
Enjoy your
flavorful and wholesome Vegetable
Pulao! Let me
know if you’d like more variations or tips! 😊
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