Pulao

Pulao

Pulao

Veg Vegan

A fragrant rice dish cooked with spices, vegetables, and sometimes meat, offering a milder flavor compared to biryani.

Cuisines

Indian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
ghee or oil 2 tablespoons Ghee or oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
cinnamon stick 1 inch Cinnamon stick
cardamom 2 Cardamom , green pods
Clove 3 Clove
Mixed Vegetable 1 cup Mixed Vegetable , like drumsticks, brinjal, and potatoes
Onion 1 Onion , medium, thinly sliced
Green Chili 1 Green Chili , slit
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
garam masala 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
water 2 cups Water
salt to taste Salt
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Sauté until aromatic.
  4. 4 Add the sliced onions and green chili, sauté until onions are golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  6. 6 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add the soaked and drained rice, stirring gently to coat the rice with the spices.
  9. 9 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  11. 11 Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  12. 12 Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, use whole spices in the oil first.