vegetable pulao in tamil /வெஜிடபுள் புலாவ்/Veg Pulao in tamil/Variety rice Recipes

Method

1. Melt ghee & Oil in a pan and add the whole spices – cinnamon stick, bay leaves, star anise, cardamom, cloves and pepper corns. Give it a stir and roast it for few seconds until golden.

2. Add 1 sliced onion, little bit of salt and cook for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden, once golden add green chilies and ginger garlic paste and mix well.

3. Next add the vegetables ,I have used peas, carrot, beans and cauliflower, you can add any vegetables of your choice. Mix it well and let it cook for 2 minutes.

4. Drain the water and add the soaked basmatic rice (soaked in water for 30 minutes) , mix well.Then add water
The ratio of Rice to water is 1 : 2 so for 1 cup of rice we need 2 cups of water.
Add salt and check for salt, the water should taste little salty indicating the amount of salt s correct.

5. Cover and cook on a medium heat until all the water has been absorbed by the rice or until the rice is fully cooked.
If you are using a pressure cooker then cook for 2 whistles on a medium heat.

Once done flip the rice gently and serve.

Notes:

If you are making the veg pulao in pressure cooker then reduce the amount of water a little bit (use 1.5 cup of water for every 1 cup of rice) and cook for 2 whistles on a medium heat
Do not mix vigorously , gently flip the rice and mix. Use a very thin spoon for mixing.

vegetable pulao in tamil /வெஜிடபுள் புலாவ்/Veg Pulao in tamil/Variety rice Recipes