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.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 287kcal
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