Quick Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Here is the recipe to prepare mixed vegetable pulao without pressure cooker. The recipe uses saboot masala which gives it a fabulous aroma and taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Rice (Chawal)
• 2 cup Water
• 100 gms Carrot (Cut)
• 2 small Potato (Aloo)
• 1/2 cup fresh Peas (Matar)
• 1 large Onion (Pyaj)
• 3-4 black Cardamoms (Elaichi)
• 1/2 tsp Red chilli (Lal Mirchi) Powder
• 1 x 1 inch Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini)
• 2-4 Cloves (Lavang)
• 4 tblsp Oil
• 1 tsp Salt (Namak)

How to make quick vegetable pulao:

1. Wash and soak the rice for 1 hour, drain and keep aside.
2. Slice the onion finely and chop the potatoes into small pieces.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions till golden brown, add all the vegetables, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms.
4. Saute for 2-3 minutes, add little water and cook till the potatoes and peas are half cooked.
5. Then add the drained rice, salt and red chilli powder.
6. Mix well.
7. Add 2 cups of water and boil.
8. When the water starts boiling, reduce the flame and cover and cook till the rice is done.