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Published: Sep 22, 2022. Post Updated: Feb 10, 2025

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The BEST Veg Pulao

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The BEST Veg Pulao - If I could choose to eat a particular type of Rice everyday, this would be it. Aromatic, Light, Fluffy, Healthy and Delicious Pulao with vegetables pairs well with so many of our favourite home cooked meals. Made with basic ingredients, this rice is easily adaptable and loved by all.

Veg Pulao in an oval dish

The BEST Veg Pulao

Veg Pulao is a delicious one pot rice dish made by sauteing vegetables in ghee/oil and cooking along with long grain Basmati rice and fragrant spices.

There are many different Pulao recipes. Try this incredible meat version -  Chicken Pulao.

This rice can be served alongside many dishes - Any curries, including Meat or Veg.

This is a quick and easy recipe and it can be served as an everyday meal or for a dinner party.

How to make it

Add Oil and Ghee to a pot.

Oil added to pot

Add Whole Spices and saute till fragrant. 40 - 60 seconds.

Whole spices added to pot

Add chopped Onions, Green Chilli and Garlic. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes till golden brown.

Onions added to pot

Caramalised onions in pot

Stir in chopped Vegetables. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.

Add Salt, Coriander and Turmeric.

Veg added to pot

Add Rice.

Pour in Water or Stock.

Water added to pot

Veg Pulao cooking in pot

Bring to a boil.

Once most of the water is used up, cover and cook on low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the grains of rice are fluffy.

Veg Pulao in an oval dish

Serving Suggestions

This Rice works well with so many dishes.

You can have it as it is with Papadums and a simple Raita.

In general though, we serve it with a Curry of some sort.

Such as:

Kidney Beans Curry – Rajma Masala

Aubergine Curry

Chicken Curry

Palak Dal

Top tips and Notes

Whole Garam Masala

Cooking whole spices in oil makes the most of their flavour and aroma.

Stock

If using stock, check if it already has Salt in it and adjust accordingly.

Caramelising onions

To get the most fragrant and deep flavour out of them caramlise them slowly.

Rice

I use long grain, aged Basmati rice in this recipe. I like Tilda or Mustafa rice because it is less likely to clump together and you get a fluffy Pulao.

Double

You can double or triple the recipe.

Wash the Rice

Wash the rice in 3 changes of Water until the water runs clear.

Soak the Rice

Soak rice for at least 20 - 30 mins beforehand.

Variations

This recipe is easily adaptable.

Spices

Adjust according to your taste. Here it is without Turmeric.

Veg

You can add any Veg you like as long as it isn't too watery or time consuming to cook. Such as Peppers, Potato, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Asparagus.

Chicken

You can also add Chicken as I often do - To do this add diced Chicken Breast after the Onions and cook till done before continuing.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Just let it cool completely first.

Reheat in the Microwave in a microwave safe bowl or on the Stove top (over low heat) with just a splash of Water.

More Rice Recipes:

Jewelled Rice or Pilaf

Chicken and Rice One Pot

Pakistani Chicken Biryani Recipe

Chicken Akni, One Pot Chicken and Rice

Dal Chawal

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Veg Pulao in an oval dish

The BEST Veg Pulao

Safira
The BEST Veg Pulao - If I could choose to eat a particular type of Rice everyday, this would be it. Aromatic,Light, Fluffy, Healthy and Delicious Pulao with vegetables pairs well with so many of our favourite home cooked meals. Made with basic ingredients, this rice is easily adaptable and loved by all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Sides
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee

Whole Spice

  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 7 Cloves
  • ยฝ teaspoon Black Seeds
  • 7 Peppercorns
  • 3 Black Cadamom
  • 2 Green Cardamom

Other Ingredients

  • 2 Onions Diced
  • 7 clvoes Garlic Crushed
  • 1 Green Chilli Chopped finely
  • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables
  • ยฝ teaspoon Tumeric Powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 ยฝ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ยฝ cup Rice Soaked for 15 minutes, washed 3 times until water runs clear
  • 3 cups Stock or Water Boiled

Instructions
 

  • Add Oil and Ghee to a pot.
  • Add Whole Spices and saute till fragrant. 40 - 60 seconds.
  • Add chopped Onions, Green Chilli and Garlic. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes till golden brown.Stir in chopped Vegetables. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add Salt, Coriander and Turmeric.
  • Add Rice.Pour in Water or Stock. Bring to a boil.
  • Once most of the water is used up, cover and cook on low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the grains of rice are fluffy.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

This Rice works well with so many dishes.
You can have it as it is with Papadums and a simple Raita.
In general though, we serve it with a Curry of some sort.

Such as:

Kidney Beans Curry – Rajma Masala
Aubergine Curry
Chicken Curry
Palak Dal

Top tips and Notes

Whole Garam Masala
Cooking whole spices in oil makes the most of their flavour and aroma.
Stock
If using stock, check if it already has Salt in it and adjust accordingly.
Caramelising onions
To get the most fragrant and deep flavour out of them caramlise them slowly.
Rice
I use long grain, aged Basmati rice in this recipe. I like Tilda or Mustafa rice because it is less likely to clump together and you get a fluffy Pulao.
Double
You can double or triple the recipe.
Wash the Rice
Wash the rice in 3 changes of Water until the water runs clear.
Soak the Rice
Soak rice for at least 20 - 30 mins beforehand.

Variations

This recipe is easily adaptable.

Spices

Adjust according to your taste.

Veg

You can add any Veg you like as long as it isn't too watery or time consuming to cook. Such as Peppers, Potato, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Asparagus.

Chicken

You can also add Chicken as I often do - To do this add diced Chicken Breast after the Onions and cook till done before continuing.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Just let it cool completely first.
Reheat in the Microwave in a microwave safe bowl or on the Stove top (over low heat) with just a splash of Water.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 621mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Indian Veg Rice, Veg Pilaf, Veg Pulao, Veg Rice, Vegetarian Pulao
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