Learn how to make simple and easy Veg Pulao recipe with detailed step by step pictures. Vegetable Pulao recipe, veg pulav recipe – easy pulao recipe makes for a perfect one pot meal.
First wash and soak 1 cup basmati rice in 2 cups water. In a heavy pan heat 1 teaspoon ghee and 2 teaspoon oil. Add whole spices – 1 dry bay leaf, 2 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1 mace flower and 6-8 cashews. Fry until cashews are golden brown.
Add 2 green chillies slit cut along with 1 large onion finely sliced.
Fry onions until translucent and add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste. Cook for 2-3 mins until there is no raw smell.
Next add ½ cup mixed vegetables chopped (1 small carrot, 4-5 french beans, 1 small potato and handful of green peas – fresh/frozen).
Cook for 3-4 mins and then add ¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves. Cook for another minute.
Add water used to soak basmati rice.
Let the water come to a rolling boil, add salt as needed.
Now add soaked basmati rice and mix well.
Cook covered on medium flame for 4-5 mins and then reduce the heat, continue cooking covered for 10-12 mins until the rice is soft & cooked.
Let it rest for 5-10 mins before fluffing it up with a fork.
Serve hot with any side dish of your choice. I served it with Soya 65 Fry.
Notes
Rice and water ratio depends on the age of the rice. Technically 1:2 ratio always works for closed pot method, but adjust depending on the rice variety.
Adjust the number of green chillies depending on the spice preference.
Coconut milk can be used in the place for water for a fragrant pulao.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Veg Pulao | Vegetable Pulao | Pulav Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
526
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
197
mg
9
%
Potassium
400
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
98
g
33
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
2709
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
107
mg
11
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.