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Vegetable Pulao – Fragrant Rice with Veggies

Vegetable Pulao – Fragrant Rice with Veggies

Vegetable Pulao is a fragrant North Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, fresh vegetables, and aromatic whole spices. It’s quick, healthy, and perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup basmati rice soaked 20 min
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ½ cup beans chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 bay leaf 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Heat oil/ghee, add cumin seeds, whole spices, sauté until aromatic.
  2. Add onions, ginger-garlic paste, cook till golden.
  3. Stir in vegetables, sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Add soaked rice, spices, mix gently.
  5. Pour in water, cook covered until rice is fluffy.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with raita (boondi, cucumber, or mint).
  • Goes well with dal tadka or paneer curries.
  • Add papad and pickle for a complete meal.