Easy Vegetable Pulao

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Pulao is rice cooked in one pot with whole spices and vegetables, so every grain picks up flavor. It is gentler than biryani and quick enough for a weeknight.

Rinse the basmati until the water runs clear and soak it briefly. Then do not stir once the lid is on.

Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe.

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Easy Vegetable Pulao

Author: KP Cooking Method: One-Pot Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 20 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4

Description

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with vegetables and whole spices in one pot. A simple, fluffy pulao for lunchboxes and dinners.

Ingredients

Servings

• 280 g basmati rice (1½ cups)
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 whole cloves
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans)
• 2¼ cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• fresh mint and fried onions (to top)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and soak 20 minutes. Drain.
2. Heat the ghee and fry the whole spices until fragrant. Add the onion until golden, then the ginger-garlic paste.
3. Add the vegetables for 2 minutes, then the rice for 1 minute.
4. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes, then fluff.

Note

Use about 1½ parts water to 1 part soaked basmati. Do not stir once covered. Cool leftover rice within 1 hour and refrigerate; eat within 2 days and reheat until piping hot.