Veg pulao / Mixed Vegetable Pulao is a delicately flavored rice sauteed with ghee and whole spices. Its a simple, easy one pot meal, a family favorite and its the most simplest recipe that can be done as a main with a spicy side. Although we love our chicken recipes sometimes we do take off and go veg, this is more like a weekend meal as its lovely and fragrant, you simply lose the joy of a lovely smelling kitchen if you put this in a box and pack for lunch. But I would not complain :-) its as good as it is and can be paired with a side of your choice.
I made this Veg Pulao with no coconut, although you can add coconut milk but I made a delicious Potato Kurma (with coconut) hence avoided the coconut milk in the pulao. I did not use a pressure cooker, instead a wide bottom vessel, the whole trick is to cook the pulao without burning the bottom. Read on to know how . Linking this recipe to South Indian Event Series hosted by Divya Prakash
Ingredients
Basmathi Rice - 1 Cup
Water to boil - 2 Cup
Carrots - chopped - 1/2 cup
Beans - chopped - 1/2 cup
Peas - 1/4 cup
Onion - 1 medium sliced
Green chilli - 3 slit
Ginger-garlice paste - 1 tsp
Whole Spices - Bay leaf 2, Star anise 1, cloves 2, cardamon 2, whole jeera/cumin 1/2 tsp
Mint leaves - handful
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method
I made this Veg Pulao with no coconut, although you can add coconut milk but I made a delicious Potato Kurma (with coconut) hence avoided the coconut milk in the pulao. I did not use a pressure cooker, instead a wide bottom vessel, the whole trick is to cook the pulao without burning the bottom. Read on to know how . Linking this recipe to South Indian Event Series hosted by Divya Prakash
Basmathi Rice - 1 Cup
Water to boil - 2 Cup
Carrots - chopped - 1/2 cup
Beans - chopped - 1/2 cup
Peas - 1/4 cup
Onion - 1 medium sliced
Green chilli - 3 slit
Ginger-garlice paste - 1 tsp
Whole Spices - Bay leaf 2, Star anise 1, cloves 2, cardamon 2, whole jeera/cumin 1/2 tsp
Mint leaves - handful
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method
- Wash and soak Basmati rice in a bowl and set aside for 30 minutes
- In a wide bottom vessel heat ghee once hot add the whole spices one after the other and once the aroma starts to release add the onions and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add little salt, green chilli and ginger garlic paste saute until the raw smell goes, it would take 3 minutes.
- Add the carrots and beans and cook with a covered lid, if needed sprinkle some water over it and cook covered for 3 minutes
- To this add the peas, mint leaves and saute well, let it cook for 3 minutes. Now add the soaked rice and mix well so that it absorbs all the flavor from the pan.
- Add water and mix well, check for salt and cover the lid, make sure the flame is in medium-high. Once pressure is achieved, place the pan over a dosa tawa, this helps to stop the bottom from burning.
- Let the rice cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked. You can check the rice in between and cover the lid. Make sure once you off the stove to leave the rice for 5-10 minutes.
Serve hot with curry/ potato chips/ raita
Cooks Wisdom
- Mint gives a lovely fragrance, in case mint is not available corriander leaves can be used
- Ghee gives fragrance to this rice if using oil it may not be as good
- Cauliflower can also be added to this rice
- I have not used any spice powders, you can use pepper sparingly for extra flavor
- Using a wide pot helps in even cooking and also quicker. A pressure cooker method is also good but there is a tendency to not peak into the pot so to avoid this using a wide pot helps.
- Using a wide pot helps in even cooking and also quicker. A pressure cooker method is also good but there is a tendency to not peak into the pot so to avoid this using a wide pot helps.
Simple and delicious.. I always love one pot meals. That too specially on the weekends.. Priya, this was your today's lunch??
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking it to the event da.. :)
DeleteColorful and healthy....lovely clicks :)
ReplyDeleteQuick,easy breezy pulao, inviting and looks prefect for sunday's lunch.
ReplyDeleteNice Pictures Priya, quite descriptive !
ReplyDeleteyummy pulao...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, colorful, flavorful pulao Priya.
ReplyDeleteVery colourful dear.Nice click.
ReplyDeletelooks like a flavorful vegetable garden....
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss joining your site escapes me Priya. may be because I always check by FB. Now glad to follow you.
ReplyDeletelooks neat priya! simple n lovely!
ReplyDeleteYummy looking pulao and amazing pics! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Priya,
ReplyDeleteI think after reading your this post mint leaves are definitely gonna be the latest addition to my kitchen ;)
Very colourful and pretty looks. I am sure it must be rocking dish too.
ReplyDeletenice clicks priya :) a perfect one pot meal..
ReplyDeletenice shots Priya! pulav looks delicious and perfect
ReplyDeleteLoved the colour combo... seems yummy...
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