Vegetable Pulao with Raita — Easy & Authentic

Vegetable Pulao is a fragrant rice dish loaded with seasonal vegetables. Paired with cooling raita, it's a perfect healthy dinner option.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1-2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 4-5 whole black peppercorns
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste

Raita

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 small cucumber, grated
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
2. 2Step 2: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
3. 3Step 3: Add sliced onions and green chilies, sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. 4Step 4: Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. 5Step 5: Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
6. 6Step 6: Add the soaked rice and stir gently to mix with the vegetables.
7. 7Step 7: Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is done.
8. 8Step 8: For the raita, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, roasted cumin powder, and salt in a bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves.
9. 9Step 9: Fluff the pulao with a fork and serve hot with raita.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Tip 1: Use seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
• Tip 2: Adjust the number of green chilies based on your spice preference.
• Tip 3: Let the pulao rest for 5 minutes after cooking for better texture.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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