Vegetable Pulao Recipe
Vegetable pulao is a type of rice dish that is cooked with a mixture of vegetables, aromatic spices, and ghee or oil. It is an incredibly versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side dish with a variety of different curries and gravies.Aromatic and flavorful, Vegetable Pulao is a classic Indian dish made with a mixture of vegetables, aromatic spices, and ghee. Try variations like Peas Pulao, Lemon Pulao, Cashew Nut Pulao and Mint Pulao for a delicious twist!
Ingredients
FOR PULAO MASALA PASTE:
- ½ cup coriander leaves / cilantro
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 pcs chilli
- 1 tsp Fennel (Saunf)
- ¼ cup water
FOR VEG PULAO RECIPE:
- 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ pcs Onions sliced
- 5 pcs cashew
- 5 pcs beans chopped
- ½ whole Potatoes cubed
- ½ pcs capsicum / bell peppers cubed
- 2 tbsp Green peas
- ½ pcs Carrot chopped
- 1 pcs tomato finely chopped
- 5 pcs cauliflower / gobi
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup basmati rice soaked 20 minutes
Instructions
- Let’s start making Vegetable pulao recipe, in a small mixi take ½ cup coriander, , 1 inch ginger, 2 clove garlic, 2 chilli, and 1 tsp fennel. Add ¼ cup water and blend smooth paste. keep aside.
- In a large Wok / kadai, heat 2 tbsp clarified butter / ghee.Then add 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp pepper and 5 cashews. Saute them on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
- Then add ½ onion and saute until the colour changes slightly. Further, add 1 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
- In addition, add 5 beans, ½ capsicum, 2 tbsp peas, ½ carrot and ½ potato and cauliflower pieces. Saute them also for a minute until the vegetables turn aromatic. Now add 1 tsp salt and mix well.
- Then add 2 cups of water and stir well getting it to a boil.
- Once the water comes to boil, add 1 cup basmati rice .
- Mix well, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, your Vegetable pulao Recipe is ready to serve.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- Vegetables: To the Vegetable pulao Recipe, you can add any vegetable of your preference.
- Rice: To make Vegetable pulao Recipe, it is best to use Basmati rice. Alternatively, you can use any long grained rice that can be purchased from any supermarket or grocery store or even online stores.
- Soak the rice: It is always better to soak your rice for 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. It gives Vegetable pulao Recipe a better texture when they are cooked. If you do not have time to soak them, then just rinse the rice before adding it. Note that if you only rinse the rice, you will need to add more water as presoaked rice grains require less water for cooking as compared to rice grains which are not soaked.
- Water: For best results, make sure to use right quantity of water. Do not use too much water.
- Lemon juice: To give Vegetable pulao recipe fluffiness, you can use few drops of lemon juice.
- Ratio of Water: It is always recommended to use 1:2 ratio for making Vegetable Pulao recipe.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Pulao Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
285
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
596
mg
26
%
Potassium
241
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
97
IU
2
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Vitamin E
0.1
mg
1
%
Vitamin K
4
µg
4
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
56
mg
14
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.