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Vegetable Pulao

Name: Vegetable Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porsjoner
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1,5 kopp basmati rice rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes; 2 ss vegetable oil; 1 stk. bay leaf; 1 stk. cinnamon stick 1-inch; 3 stk. clove; 2 stk. green cardamom pod; 0,5 ts cumin seed; 1 stk. yellow onion thinly sliced; 1 ss ginger garlic paste; 1 stk. green chili slit (valgfritt); 0,5 kopp carrot diced; 0,5 kopp green pea fresh or frozen; 0,5 kopp potato diced; 0,5 kopp cauliflower small florets; 0,25 ts turmeric powder; 0,5 ts garam masala; 1 ts salt; 2,5 kopp water; 2 ss fresh cilantro chopped (valgfritt)

This aromatic and flavorful vegetable pulao is a one-pot rice dish packed with mixed vegetables and fragrant spices. It's a satisfying and wholesome meal that comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

En original oppskrift av Forkin

Total tid: 50 min
Porsjoner: 4
Vanskelighetsgrad: Middels
Per porsjon: 446 kcal

Forberedelser

Ingredienser

1,5 koppbasmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
2 ssvegetable oil
1 stk.bay leaf
1 stk.cinnamon stick, 1-inch
3 stk.clove
2 stk.green cardamom pod
0,5 tscumin seed
1 stk.yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 ssginger garlic paste
1 stk.green chili, slit(valgfritt)
0,5 koppcarrot, diced
0,5 koppgreen pea, fresh or frozen
0,5 kopppotato, diced
0,5 koppcauliflower, small florets
0,25 tsturmeric powder
0,5 tsgaram masala
1 tssalt
2,5 koppwater

garnish

2 ssfresh cilantro, chopped(valgfritt)

Utstyr

measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife

Fremgangsmåte

Trinn for trinn

1
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water, then soak it in fresh water for at least 20 minutes.
Omtrent 20 min
Kokkens tips: Soaking the rice helps it cook evenly and prevents it from breaking.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or pressure cooker over medium heat.
Omtrent 1 min
3
Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom pods, and cumin seeds to the hot oil.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Be careful not to burn the spices; they should become fragrant, not dark.
4
Sauté the whole spices for about 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
5
Add the yellow onion and cook until it turns golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Properly browned onions add depth of flavor to the pulao.
6
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chili (if using), and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
Omtrent 1 min
7
Add the carrots, green peas, potatoes, and cauliflower florets.
8
Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
Omtrent 4 min
9
Drain the soaked basmati rice and add it to the pot with the vegetables.
10
Gently stir the rice with the vegetables and spices for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it's well coated.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: This step helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
11
Add the turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
12
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
Omtrent 3 min
13
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Do not open the lid during this time to allow the rice to steam properly.
14
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pulao rest, still covered, for at least 10 minutes.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: Resting allows the steam to redistribute, making the rice fluffy.
15
Gently fluff the pulao with a fork.
Kokkens tips: Avoid over-mixing to keep the rice grains intact.
16
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.

Per porsjon

Næringsinnhold

70%Poengsum

Kalorier: 446kcal
Protein: 8,5g
Karbohydrater: 82,6g
Fett: 8g
Fiber: 3,6g
Sukker: 4g

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Hold den god

Oppbevaring

Store leftover vegetable pulao in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Oppvarming

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.