Vegetable Pulao
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.
Forkin 的原创食谱
- 总用时
- 50分钟
- 份量
- 4
- 难度
- 中等
- 每份
- 446 kcal
备料
配料
配料
- 1.5 杯basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- 2 汤匙vegetable oil
- 1 个bay leaf
- 1 个cinnamon stick, 1-inch
- 3 个clove
- 2 个green cardamom pod
- 0.5 茶匙cumin seed
- 1 个yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 汤匙ginger garlic paste
- 1 个green chili, slit(可选)
- 0.5 杯carrot, diced
- 0.5 杯green pea, fresh or frozen
- 0.5 杯potato, diced
- 0.5 杯cauliflower, small florets
- 0.25 茶匙turmeric powder
- 0.5 茶匙garam masala
- 1 茶匙salt
- 2.5 杯water
garnish
- 2 汤匙fresh cilantro, chopped(可选)
厨具
measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife
做法
分步操作
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water, then soak it in fresh water for at least 20 minutes.
约 20分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 1分钟
- 3
Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom pods, and cumin seeds to the hot oil.
约 1分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 5分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 1分钟
- 7
Add the carrots, green peas, potatoes, and cauliflower florets.
- 8
Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
约 4分钟
- 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.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 3分钟
- 13
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
约 15分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 10分钟
烹饪提示: Resting allows the steam to redistribute, making the rice fluffy.
- 15
Gently fluff the pulao with a fork.
烹饪提示: Avoid over-mixing to keep the rice grains intact.
- 16
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.
每份
营养
- 热量
- 446kcal
- 蛋白质
- 8.5g
- 碳水化合物
- 82.6g
- 脂肪
- 8g
- 膳食纤维
- 3.6g
- 糖
- 4g
根据食谱中的配料用量估算。实际数值可能因品牌和替换配料而异。
妥善保存
Store leftover vegetable pulao in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.