Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Veg Pulao Recipe

Veg Pulao | Vegetable Pulao | Traditional Vegan Food | Indian Recipe 
Veg Pulao is a popular rice meal across India. It's an Indian style rice dish where rice is cooked with spices and loads of vegetables. 

Pulao is best made with Indian Pressure Cooker and has many variations like Peas Pulao, Beetroot Pulao, Palak Pulao, Methi Pulao, Corn Pulao, Coconut milk pulao, etc. It is served as is or with raita, and papad. Best for potlucks, get-together's and lunch box for kids and adults.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Cuisine Type: Indian
Serving: 2
Course Type: Main Course

Ingredients:
Rice – 2 Cups
Oil – 3-4 Tbsp

Vegetables:
Beans – ½ Cup, chopped
Carrot – 1 medium sized, chopped
Capsicum – 2 medium sized, chopped
Onion – 3 medium size, thin slices
Garlic Paste – 1 Tsp
Ginger Paste – 1 Tsp
Green Chilly – 3

Optional:
Green Peas – ½ Cup
Cauliflower – 1 Cup
Potato – ½ Cup, chopped   

Spices:
Cloves – 4 Pieces
Cinnamon – 4 Pieces
Cardamom / Elachi – 3-4 Pieces
Black Cardamom / Elachi – 2 – 3 Pieces
Javitri – Small piece
Bay Leaves – 2 – 3 Pieces
Shahi Jeera – ½ Tbsp
Salt (White or Himalayan Pink)    To taste

Herbs:
Mint (Pudina) – As required

Dairy:
Ghee – 2 Tbsp 
Curd – 250 Ml

Method of Preparation:
Masala Paste
Add ginger, garlic, chilli, mint, onion and ¼ cup of water to a blender to get a smooth paste.
Method of Preparation: Pulao
Step 1
In a pressure cooker heat 2 Tbsp Ghee and 3 Tbsp oil.
Step 2
In a pressure cooker add all the spices – Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardamom / Elachi, Black Cardamom / Elachi, Javitri, Bay Leaves and Shahi Jeera. Sauté until it gets aromatic.
Step 3
Add sliced onions until the colour changes.  
Step 4
Add vegetables and masala paste to the pressure cooker and stir it for sometime. 
Step 5
Add 4 cups of water and salt to the pressure cooker and allow it to boil. 
Step 6
Add rice once the water is boiled.
Step 7
Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and cook for 2 whistles.
Method of Preparation: Raita
Step 1
To a large bowl add 1 cup of curd, finely chopped onion, finely chopped cucumber and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Mix it well and then garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Your yummy Vegetable Pulao is ready to serve!

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