--- title: "Vegetable Pulao Recipe, Easy Veg Pulao Step by Step" url: https://www.cookingandme.com/vegetable-pulao-recipe-veg-pulao/ date: 2013-03-08 modified: 2023-02-09 lang: en author: "nags" description: "Vegetable pulao recipe: there are many different ways to make and customise a simple vegetable pulao recipe and I have tried my own variations over the years too. A pulao..." categories: - "Most Popular" - "Pulao Recipes" image: https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed3.jpg word_count: 835 --- # Vegetable Pulao Recipe, Easy Veg Pulao Step by Step [![vegetable pulao recipe, how to make veg pulao](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed3.jpg)](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed3.jpg) **Vegetable pulao recipe**: there are many different ways to make and customise a **simple vegetable pulao recipe** and I have tried my own variations over the years too. A pulao should be simple, flavourful, have a good amount of vegetables (that's why it's called a vegetable pulao after all!), and also have a subtle hint of spices. And no matter what, I do not like to bite into whole pieces of cloves and cardamom when eating pulao or biryani. So I either pound them well before adding or remove them once the pulao is cooked. Painstaking, but worth it. [![vegetable pulao recipe, how to make veg pulao](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed1.jpg)](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed1.jpg) When I made Palak Paneer the other day to share the recipe here, I made my go-to easy Veg Pulav to pair with it. I didn't intend to share the recipe of the pulao here but a lot of you commented, emailed, and asked me on the FB page what that rice dish is and how to make it. This is the main rice dish I make when I spend some extra time making a side dish for pulao like [Lauki Kofta Curry](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/09/lauki-doodhi-bottle-gourd-kofta-kofte-recipe.html) or [Paneer Butter Masala](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/10/paneer-butter-masala-restaurant-style.html) or [Soya Chunks Masala](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/06/potato-and-soya-chunks-masala-soya.html). ![vegetable pulao recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed2-1.jpg) I feel like two things are important for this pulao recipe. One, you need to get the right consistency for the rice. Here's how I [cook rice for pulao](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/01/how-to-cook-rice-biryani-fried-rice-pulao.html). Two, the spices need to be the right amount and this differs from taste bud to taste bud. If you prefer your pulao very light, add lesser amount of spices that I have mentioned below in the ingredients. I love adding green chillies to vegetable pulao since it gives a nice flavour but you can substitute with red chilli powder in a pinch, literally! Also, here's a [pressure cooker vegetable pulao recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/2014/01/vegetable-pulao-veg-pulao-recipe.html) if you'd like to make it in one pot. ## Vegetable Pulao Recipe ![](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smushed3-150x150.jpg) Vegetable pulao is a great main to serve guests when planning an Indian menu. Rice is cooked with spices and vegetables to create a lovely flavourful dish to complement your spicy side dishes. - 2 cups of cooked rice- 1 carrot- 10-12 beans- 1 capsicum / bell pepper- 3-4 green chillies (slit)- 1 large onion- 1 piece of cinnamon- 3-4 green cardamom (lightly crushed)- 3-4 cloves- 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds- 1 tsp of minced garlic- 2-3 tsp of salt- A small bunch of coriander leaves / cilantro (for garnish)- 2 tbsp of ghee or oil - Slice the onions long and shred the carrot, beans, and capsicum- Cook the rice for pulao and set aside- Heat the ghee or oil in a wide pan and add the sliced onions- When the onions begin to brown, add the cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom- Stir fry until the onions turn a darker shade of brown- Add the minced garlic and fry for another few seconds- Add the shredded vegetables and green chillies and mix well with salt- Cook on a low flame, covered, until the vegetables are soft- Mix in the rice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves- Turn off flame and keep partially covered until ready to serve MainsIndian **Step by Step Pictures for Making Vegetable Pulao:** 1. Cook rice and set aside. Slice the onions and shred the vegetables fine 2. Heat ghee or oil in a pan and add the onions and cumin seeds. ![Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Easy Veg Pulav Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8533966744_be8892737e_m.jpg) 3. When they are slightly browned, add the cinnamon, cloves, and crushed cardamom. Stir and fry for another few seconds until fragrant and the onions turn a darker brown ![Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Easy Veg Pulav Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8532858243_c8b60dc455_m.jpg) 4. Add the minced garlic and fry for a few more seconds. ![Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Easy Veg Pulav Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8532858239_3b1158a58e_m.jpg) 5. Throw in the shredded vegetables, chillies and salt. Mix well, lower flame, and cook covered for about 5 mins until the vegetables are soft ![Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Easy Veg Pulav Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8532858235_b35af3f658_m.jpg) 6. Gently mix in the cooked rice. ![Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Easy Veg Pulav Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8532858225_5a367988dd_m.jpg) 7. Garnish with coriander leaves and keep partially covered for the flavours to mingle until ready to serve. ![Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Easy Veg Pulav Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8532858201_722c627602_m.jpg) Serve veg pulao with any [Paneer Recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/search/label/Paneer%20Recipes) like [Paneer Butter Masala](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/10/paneer-butter-masala-restaurant-style.html), [Palak Paneer](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/01/palak-paneer-recipe-spinach-paneer.html), or [Kadai Paneer](https://www.cookingandme.com/2010/08/kadai-paneer-recipe-step-by-step.html). You can also serve it with a simple [Dal Tadka](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/04/yellow-dal-dal-tadka-recipe.html) or [Soya Chunks Curry](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/06/potato-and-soya-chunks-masala-soya.html). **Notes:** - Store leftover pulao in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. To re-heat, either microwave with some sprinkled water or in a pan over a slow flame - If you prefer large chunks of crunchy vegetables in your veg pulao, you can chop them larger. Just cook longer until they are done - I remove the whole spices before serving because we hate biting into whole spices in rice - You can throw in a bay leaf with the other spices if you wish - You can make vegetable pulao in a pressure cooker or rice cooker. I prefer this method to make mixed rice because I feel more in control. I also prefer the rice grains very separated which is hard to achieve in a pressure cooker (in my experience). My rice cooker does a good job though so will update veg pulao made in rice cooker soon - I do most of the fine chopping in an electric chopper which works like a charm for mincing and shredding For **Vegetable Pulao recipe in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu etc **please use the Google Translate button on the top right of this website.