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Veg pulao recipe

Veg Pulao or vegetable pulao recipe is an easiest and quick recipe made with basmati rice, spices and vegetables of your choice.
Prep Time15 mins
Active Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: veg pulao recipe
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 315kcal

Materials

Main ingredients for veg pulao recipe:

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 2 medium Onions roughly chopped
  • 2 Potatoes chopped in cubes
  • ¼ cup French beans chopped in cubes
  • ¼ cup Carrots chopped in cubes
  • 1 bell pepper chopped in cubes
  • 1 bowl Cauliflower florets gobi florets
  • ¼ cup Green peas fresh or frozen
  • 2.5 cups Water

Spices for veg pulao recipe:

  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tsp Jeera/ Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Rai/ Mustard seeds
  • 2 to 3 Green chillies roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Lal mirch powder/ Red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Haldi/ Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Kitchen king masala
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Salt per taste

Instructions

Soaking basmati rice for making veg pulao recipe:

  • Take 2 cups of long grain basmati rice in a large bowl and rinse it under the running water.
  • Soak the rinsed rice for about 15 to 20  mins in water.
  • Drain the water and keep the rice aside.

For making veg pulao recipe:

  • Heat 2 to 3 tbsp oil in the pressure cooker and add rai and jeera. Saute till it splutters and cumin turns brown.
  • Add chopped onions and saute on medium flame till it turns translucent and golden brown in colour.
  • Now add veggies of your choice. Here I am using potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and french beans. Mix all the ingredients nicely.
  • Then, add cauliflower florets and green peas. GIve a nice mix.
  • Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes till the veggies are partially cooked and softened. 
  • Now, add dry spices - red chilli powder, haldi, kitchen king masala and garam masala. Also, add salt as per taste.
  • Mix the spices and vegetables together and add 3 to 4 tbsp of water. 
  • After 2 to 3 minutes, add soaked and drained rice along with 2.5 cups of water.
  • Add a tbsp of lemon juice and mix it nicely.
  • Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and whistle on. Cook for 1 or 2 whistles and let the pressure settle down by itself.
  • Now, open the lid and gently fluff the rice with the help of a fork, without breaking it.
  • Sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves and again close the lid for few minutes.
  • Serve the hot and spicy vegetable pulao with raita or curd.