Mixed Vegetable Pulao

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Servings: 1 serving Difficulty: Intermediate
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Aromatic rice dish with tender vegetables and warm spices
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Mixed Vegetable Pulao

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 serving Calories: 531

Description

This Mixed Vegetable Pulao is a comforting and aromatic one-pot meal that brings the warmth of Indian cuisine to your table. Fragrant basmati rice is cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables including peas, green beans, cauliflower, and carrots, all infused with the rich flavors of ghee, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The result is a dish with distinct, fluffy grains and tender-crisp vegetables, offering a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet notes. It is an excellent vegetarian option for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a side dish alongside curries or grilled meats.

Directions

  1. Lightly crack the cardamom pods to release their aroma.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a large pan over medium heat and brown the sliced onions until golden. Remove and set aside for garnishing.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of ghee to the same pan and sauté the tomatoes, peas, green beans, cauliflower, and carrots for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
  4. In the remaining 3 tablespoons of ghee, carefully fry the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, and black pepper for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the raw rice to the spiced ghee and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the grains.
  6. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot and add the salt.
  7. Add the fried rice mixture and the sautéed vegetables to the boiling water. Stir well to combine.
  8. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with the reserved browned onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories 531kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.4g40%
Saturated Fat 15.5g78%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 9984mg416%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g22%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g77%
Sugars 8.7g
Protein 7.7g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pulao, rice, vegetables, indian, vegetarian, ghee, spices, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peas, cauliflower, green beans, carrot, onion, tomato, aromatic, one-pot, dinner, side dish
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