Vegetable Pulao

Elevate your mealtime with a fragrant and flavorful Vegetable Pulao, a one-pot Indian rice dish that marries aromatic basmati rice with a medley of vibrant vegetables and warm spices. Infused with the goodness of carrots, green beans, peas, and potatoes, and enhanced by the earthy tones of cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and garam masala, this dish makes for a wholesome and satisfying meal. With golden caramelized onions and the richness of butter or ghee, every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this quick and easy pulao is ready in under 45 minutes and pairs wonderfully with a cooling raita or a tangy pickle. Whether you're a vegetarian enthusiast or simply craving something hearty and aromatic, Vegetable Pulao is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 medium, chopped Carrot
• 10 sliced Green beans
• 0.5 cup Green peas
• 1 medium, diced Potato
• 1 medium, sliced Onion
• 1 slit Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter or ghee
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat butter or ghee in a deep pan or pressure cooker over medium heat.

Step 3

Add cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Add sliced onions and green chili. Cook until onions are golden brown.

Step 5

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

Step 6

Toss in the chopped carrots, green beans, green peas, and diced potatoes. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Sprinkle turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Add the drained basmati rice and gently stir it into the vegetable mix. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 9

Pour in 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

Step 10

Once done, fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1749.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1071.7

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 71.7mg	0%
Sodium 2606.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 446.9mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 1995.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 60.7%