Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao is a quick, colorful, and wholesome rice dish packed with the goodness of mixed vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect for a light yet filling lunch, this pulao can be paired with raita or a simple salad for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Wash and soak rice for 20 minutes. Drain.
2. Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and cardamoms.
3. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till soft.
6. Add mixed vegetables, salt, garam masala, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add soaked rice and mix gently.
8. Pour water, cover, and cook on low flame until rice is done.
9. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

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