Vegetable Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with vegetables and whole spices in one pot.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed diced vegetables
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- Chopped cilantro and fried onions (optional)
Method
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water is clear, then soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Heat ghee in a lidded pot. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves; stir until fragrant.
- Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in vegetables and drained rice.
- Pour in water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff gently and garnish as you like.
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