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Published: Oct 24, 2018 · Modified: Apr 7, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Vegetable Pulao | How To Make Veg Pilaf

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A simple and quick to make Vegetable Pulao recipe. Made with mixed vegetables, spices and rice, this Vegetable Pulao will be a perfect side dish for your lunch or dinner. 

Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao

I am redoing my old posts every now and then and this Vegetable Pulao is one of the posts that really needed my TLC. I often wonder how recipes like this Vegetable Pulao is still not taken care of as it is something I make very often. Our weekend lunch usually includes a roti / phulka, a subzi, raita and a pulao. Vegetable pulao is one of the easiest recipes to make and ever since I bought my Instant Pot (read 2 Instant pots), life has been way easier.

Last weekend, I made Lauki Subzi to go with the vegetable pulao and of course we had the roti / phulka and some raita. I came across this recipe in one of the Tamil magazine insert. I love those little recipes inserts that come in the magazines. My mother always collected them for me and sent me a bunch of it every time I come back from India. It has been a while now since I added any more inserts to my collection.

Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao

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You could use fresh chopped vegetables or for the ease use the frozen vegetables. I often use the frozen mixed vegetables as it is quick and easy. Since this is one of old posts from the times when I did not own an instant pot, the recipe still has instructions to make it on stove top. I did not replace my step by step pictures, so I am still going to leave that recipe. If making it in an Instant Pot, saute the spices and the vegetables directly in the pot and cook it for 4 minutes and do a 10 minutes release.

Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao

Preparation time – 10 mins
Cooking time – 30 mins
Difficulty level – easy

Ingredients to make Vegetable Pulao - serves 4

  • Basmati rice – 1 cup
  • Onion – 1 (chopped)
  • Mixed vegetables – 1 cup (carrot, beans, cabbage, green peas etc)
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Green chilies – 3 (slit lengthwise)
  • Chopped mint and cilantro leaves – a handful
  • Fennel seeds (sombu) – 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon – 1 stick
  • Cloves – 3
  • Cardamom/ elaichi – 3
  • Star Anise - 1
  • Yogurt – ½ cup
  • Ghee – 2 tsp
  • Oil – 2tsp
  • Salt – to taste

Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao

Procedure to make Vegetable Pulao –

  • 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.
Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao
  • Now add the rest of the vegetables. Mix well and cook for about 2 mins.
Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao
  • 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.
Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao
  • 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!!!

Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao

Vegetable Pulao served in a dish

Vegetable Pulao | How to make Veg Pulao

A simple and quick to make Vegetable Pulao recipe. Made with mixed vegetables, spices and rice, this Vegetable Pulao will be a perfect side dish for your lunch or dinner.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: dinner, Easy recipe, Main Course, Rice Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • plate
  • pan
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cooker

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!!!

Nutrition

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
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Comments

  1. preeti garg says

    November 19, 2018 at 5:58 am

    Wow.. love this pulao recipe... so aromatic and flavorful.

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  2. code2cook says

    November 08, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    vegetable pulao is one of the recipe which comes to rescue. such a delicious looking pulao. with raita it is a complete comforting food.

    Reply
  3. Chef Mireille says

    November 07, 2018 at 11:25 pm

    5 stars
    love the use of star anise in this version. It is one of my favorite spices.

    Reply
  4. Suma Gandlur says

    November 01, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    With yogurt and the vegetable side dish, this makes a wholesome and inviting meal.

    Reply
  5. Nalini says

    November 01, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    One such comforting meal.The pulao looks so colorful and got a perfect texture.

    Reply
  6. Priya Suresh says

    October 31, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    We just love vegetable pulao anytime, serve me with some paneer or spicy potato gravy, i can sit and have this one pot meal without any fuss.

    Reply
  7. Ritu Tangri says

    October 31, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family is such a huge fan of vegetable pulao.If nothing comes to mind, I make veg pulao as I know all will have it happily.

    Reply
  8. Sushma Pinjala says

    October 29, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    One pot meals are always so easy to prepare. Good one.

    Reply
  9. Sharmila says

    October 29, 2018 at 5:30 am

    One-Pot Meals are such a comforting food for a person like me. And all veggies makes it so filling.

    Reply
  10. Pavani says

    October 28, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my go-to one-pot rice recipes to make on a weeknight. Frozen veggies are so much convenient for quick meals like this. I usually add either chickpeas or paneer to make it a complete meal.

    Reply
  11. harini says

    October 27, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is how I make pulao as well in the IP. Quick to make and it is a crowd pleaser as well.

    Reply
  12. M.Gayathri Raani says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:25 am

    I had a huge collection of those tiny books and recently had to dispose them off. I really felt sad about that. This pulao looks so simple yet absolutely yum.

    Reply
  13. Srivalli says

    October 26, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    New pictures look fantastic Sandhya, even we have so many paper clippings that I get scared to even think about checking it. One pot meals are so convenient.

    Reply
  14. Amina says

    October 26, 2018 at 1:32 am

    5 stars
    Vegetable pulao is my daughters favourite and I too make this often at home... your's looks delicious 🙂

    Reply
  15. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

    October 25, 2018 at 3:18 am

    I make my vegetable pulao with frozen vegetables too, especially when I need rice to get done and feel lazy to chop them... lovely updates to the pictures...

    Reply

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