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Vegetable Pulao

A basic and flavorful Indian rice dish with vegetables and spices.

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Indian
medium
31 min
4
vegetarian
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 21 min
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Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Long grain ricesoaked for 20 minutes
  • .5 cup Diced carrots
  • .5 cup French beanscut into 1-inch pieces
  • .5 cup Cauliflower florets
  • .5 cup Green peas
  • 1 count Onionssliced
  • 1 count Bay leaf
  • 5 count Black peppercorns
  • 1 count Cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp Caraway seedsalso known as Shahi jeera
  • 3 count Cloves
  • 1 piece Mace
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tbsp Pure ghee
  • 2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
  1. 1

    Heat pure ghee and oil in a deep non-stick pan.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, cloves, mace, and caraway seeds. Sauté until aromatic.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Add diced carrots, French beans, cauliflower florets, and green peas. Mix well.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Add soaked and drained rice. Mix gently to avoid breaking the grains.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Add salt and 4.5 cups of boiling water. Mix lightly.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

    15 min

  8. 8

    Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

    5 min

  9. 9

    Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

    1 min

Equipment Needed
deep non-stick pan
knife
cutting board
measuring cups
fork

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