Vegetable Pulao

Easy Vegetable Pulao – Wholesome & Flavorful!

🧺 Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice (washed & soaked for 20 mins)

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 small cinnamon stick

• 2-3 cloves

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans)

• Salt to taste 🧂

• 2 cups water

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 🌿

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves. Let them sizzle.

2. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.

4. Add the frozen vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

5. Mix in soaked rice and gently stir everything together.

6. Add 2 cups of water and salt. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).

7. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

8. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with raita or pickle! 🥒🍋