Mixed Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Total Time: 60 minutes

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

To begin making the Mixed Vegetable Pulao Recipe, we will first wash and soak rice in 2 cups of water for half an hour
While the rice is soaking, steam the vegetables with a bit of salt and keep aside
Make a powder of all the spices (cloves, cardamom and cinnamon) using a pestle and mortar
Keep aside
After half an hour, into a large saucepan heat 2 tablespoons of ghee
Add the grated garlic and the powdered spices
Stir-fry for a few seconds
Next add in the rice, salt , green chillies and the bay leaves along with the water it was soaked in
Turn the heat to high and allow the rice mixture to come to a boil
Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer the rice until the rice absorbs all the water
Once the water is absorbed, check if the pulao is cooked completely, to suit your taste
If it needs to be softer, you can add in a little more water and cook for a bit more time
Turn off the heat and allow the pulao to rest for at least 10 minutes, this will help the rice to become a little stiff and remain as grains
Finally stir in the steamed vegetables and chopped mint leaves and check the salt and adjust to suit your taste
Transfer the Vegetable Pulao to a serving bowl and serve hot
Serve Mixed Vegetable Pulao along with Boondi Raita, Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other raita of your choice and a roasted papad for everyday meals