Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pilaf
A simple and quick to make Vegetable Pulao recipe. Made with mixed vegetables, spices and rice, this Veg Pilaf will be a perfect side dish for your lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: dinner, Easy recipe, Main Course, Rice Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 287kcal
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- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 cup Mixed vegetables carrot, beans, cabbage, green peas etc
- 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
- 3 Green chilies slit lengthwise
- Chopped mint and cilantro leaves a handful
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds sombu
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 3 Cloves
- 3 Cardamom/ elaichi
- 1 Star Anise
- ½ cup Yogurt
- 2 teaspoon Ghee
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- to taste Salt
Soak the rice for about 30 mins. Drain and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan; fry the fennel seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and cloves. Now add the chopped onions, salt, ginger garlic paste and the green chilies and fry until the onions are translucent.
Now add the rest of the vegetables. Mix well and cook for about 2 mins.
Mix the yogurt with the drained rice and add it to the vegetables. Also add 1 ½ cup of water and mix well. Add the chopped mint and cilantro leaves.
Transfer it to a cooker and let it cook for up to 2 whistles. You could also cook it on stove top or rice cooker or make the whole recipe in the instant pot.
Once the rice is cooked add the ghee and fluff it up with a fork. Serve hot!!!
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2346IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg