Vegetable Pulao — Easy & Authentic

Vegetable Pulao is a fragrant rice dish cooked with mixed vegetables and spices. It's a nutritious and flavorful option for your lunch box.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 whole cloves
• 1-2 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 20 minutes and drain.
2. 2Step 2: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute.
3. 3Step 3: Add sliced onions and green chilies, and sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. 4Step 4: Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
5. 5Step 5: Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Add the soaked rice, salt, and water. Bring to a boil.
7. 7Step 7: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
8. 8Step 8: Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use fresh vegetables for best flavor.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• You can add nuts like cashews or almonds for extra crunch.

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