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.
1 ½cupRiceSoaked for 15 minutes, washed 3 times until water runs clear
3cupsStock or WaterBoiled
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.
Whole Garam MasalaCooking whole spices in oil makes the most of their flavour and aroma.StockIf using stock, check if it already has Salt in it and adjust accordingly.Caramelising onionsTo get the most fragrant and deep flavour out of them caramlise them slowly.RiceI 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.DoubleYou can double or triple the recipe.Wash the RiceWash the rice in 3 changes of Water until the water runs clear.Soak the RiceSoak 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.