Vegetable Pulao Recipe | How to make veg Pulao

Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Vegetable Pulao (also called Veg Pulao or Pilaf) is a fragrant Indian rice dish cooked with aromatic spices and a variety of mixed vegetables. It’s light, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday meal or a delicious vegetarian option for a dinner party, this recipe checks all the boxes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Great for Lunchboxes & Meal Prep
• 100% Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly
• Ready in Under 30 Minutes
• Packed with Fresh Vegetables
• One-Pot Meal – Minimal Cleanup

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Essential Ingredients Perfect Vegetable Pulao Recipe

• Basmati Rice: This long-grain rice is preferred for its fragrance and fluffy texture. You can use any rice of your choice or can go for other alternatives such as brown rice, quinoa, broken wheat, or even couscous.
• Vegetables: Commonly used vegetables include carrots, peas, beans, Cauliflower, and sometimes potatoes. You can add as many veggies as you want to this Pulao.
• Spices: spices release the flavour that complements the pulao well. We will need Cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, green cardamom pods, cinnamon, black pepper, garam masala and javitri powder are often used to impart a rich flavour.
• Onions and ginger, garlic: Sliced onions, grated ginger, and garlic add sweetness and flavour to the dish.
• Green Chillies: For a bit of heat, green chillies are included.
• Oil or Ghee: Cooking oil or clarified butter (ghee) is used for sautéing and flavour. Ghee enhances the taste of the pulao. But if you do not prefer ghee, you can add olive oil too.

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👩‍🍳How to Make Vegetable Pulao Recipe

• Heat ghee and oil in a pan. Once the ghee is hot, add whole spices and let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Add the onion and fry until it turns slightly brown.
• Now add ginger, garlic and green chilli and fry for a minute.

• Add salt, turmeric, red chilli, coriander, asafoetida, mace powder, and pepper and sauté them over a low flame for a minute.

• Add carrots, beans, cauliflower, peas, and potatoes, and cook for 1 minute.
  Drain the rice and add it to the pan.
• Add garam masala and Saute them a 2 minutes.

• Add 3 cups of water and ghee and mix them well.
• Let’s cook the Pulao for two whistles over medium heat, and then switch off the flame.
• Let the pressure release naturally.
• Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
• Cover the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

• Our delicious vegetable pulao is ready to be served. You can enjoy it with yoghurt, raita, or any curry of your choice.

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Variations- Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Mushroom Veg Pulao: Saute the mushrooms with the vegetables for a delicious taste, meaty texture and earthy flavour.

Paneer Veg Pulao: We can add paneer cubes to the veg pulao for a protein boost.

Nuts and Dried Fruits Veg Pulao: Toss in a handful of roasted nuts like cashews, almonds, or pistachios for crunch.

Spinach and Corn Veg Pulao: Mix in fresh or frozen corn kernels for sweetness and colour, and add finely chopped spinach for a nutritional boost and vibrant green colour.

Citrus Veg Pulao: Add citrus zest or a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing and tangy flavour.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this delicious Vegetable Pulao with Raita recipes such as Tomato Onion Raita, Cucumber Raita, Aloo Raita, and Pomegranate Raita. Do not forget to serve pickles and papad on the side.

Storage suggestions

Storing vegetable pulao properly is important to maintain its flavour and texture. Here are some storage suggestions for veg pulao:

1. Refrigeration: Allow the vegetable pulao to cool to room temperature before storing. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate the pulao within 2 hours of cooking to prevent bacterial growth.
2. Airtight Container: Use an airtight container to store the vegetable pulao. This helps in preventing the absorption of odours from the refrigerator and keeps the pulao fresh.
3. Reheating: When reheating vegetable pulao, use a microwave or stovetop. Sprinkle some water or vegetable broth to prevent the pulao from drying out. Heat it thoroughly until it reaches a safe internal temperature.
4. Steam Reheating: To retain moisture, you can also reheat vegetable pulao using steam. Place the pulao in a heatproof dish, cover it with a lid or foil, and steam until it’s heated through.
5. Avoid Frequent Reheating: Reheat only the portion you plan to consume to avoid multiple rounds of reheating, which can affect the quality of the pulao.

Tips &Suggestions For Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Here are some tips and suggestions for making delicious and flavorful vegetable pulao:

1. Choose the Right Rice: Always rinse the rice well to remove excess starch, and opt for good-quality basmati rice for a fragrant and non-sticky pulao.
2. Vegetable Selection: For a visually appealing and nutritious pulao, use a variety of colourful and seasonal vegetables like carrots, peas, beans, bell peppers, and potatoes.
3. Ginger-Garlic: Freshly made ginger-garlic paste adds a depth of flavour. You can also use grated ginger and garlic if you don’t have the paste.
4. Balanced Spice Blend: Use a combination of ground spices like turmeric, garam masala, and coriander powder for a well-balanced and aromatic spice profile.
5. Use Ghee or Oil: Cooking the pulao in ghee (clarified butter) or oil adds richness and enhances the overall taste. You can also use a combination of both.
6. Soaking Rice: Soak the rice for at least 20 minutes before cooking. This helps the rice grains to cook evenly and become fluffy.
7. Liquid Ratio: The ratio of rice to water is crucial. Generally, for basmati rice, the ratio is 1:2 (1 cup rice to 2 cups water). Adjust as needed based on the type of rice and personal preference.
8. Pressure Cooking Time: If using a pressure cooker, cook on a medium flame for about 2 whistles. This ensures the rice is cooked perfectly without becoming mushy.
9. Fluffing with a Fork: Once the pulao is cooked, let it sit for a few minutes, then fluff it with a fork. This helps separate the grains.
10. Experiment: You can customise the recipe based on your preferences. Add nuts, raisins, or fried onions for added texture and flavour.

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How to make Vegetable Pulao | Veg Pulao Recipe

Vegetable Pulao (Veg Pulav) is a spicy rice dish prepared by cooking rice with various vegetables and spices. In this recipe, an assortment of spices, veggies and rice are first sautéed in oil and ghee and then cooked in a pressure cooker as you would cook plain rice.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4

Calories:

Author: Swati Paathak

Materials

• 2 cup Long Grain Basmati Rice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2-3 Cloves
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 2 Black cardamom
• 2 Green Cardamom
• 4-5 Black peppercorns
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 cup Onion Chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger Finely Chopped or grated
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Finely Chopped or grated
• 1-2 Green Chilli chopped
• 1/2 cup Carrot Chopped
• 1/2 cup Beans Chopped
• 1 cup Cauliflower Cut into small florets
• 1/2 cup Peas
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

Instructions

• Heat ghee and oil in a pan. Once the ghee is hot, add whole spices and let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Add onion and fry until they turn slightly brown.
• Now add ginger, garlic and green chilli and fry for a minute.
• Add carrot, beans, cauliflower, peas and potato and cook for a minute.
• Add salt, turmeric, red chilli, coriander, asafoetida, mace powder, and pepper and Saute them over low flame for a minute.
• Add carrot, beans, cauliflower, and peas and cook for a minute.
• Drain the rice and add it to the pan.
• Add garam masala and Saute them a 2 minutes.
• Add 3 cups of water and ghee and Mix them well.
• Let’s Cook the Pulao for two whistles over medium heat, and then switch off the flame.
• Let the pressure release on its own.
• Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
• Cover the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
• Our delicious vegetable pulao is ready to be served. You can enjoy it with yoghurt, raita, or any curry of your choice.

Notes

📌 Tips:

• Customize with your favorite veggies.
• Pair with yogurt or raita for a complete meal.

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