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vegetable pulao recipe

Vegetable Pulao Recipe

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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Mains
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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