Veg Pulao Recipe with step by step pictures. Delicious vegetable pulav made with rice, vegetables, spices, milk or water. Learn how to make vegetable pulao with step by step pictures.
Veg Pulao
I love making pulao, most of the time i make it like a one pot meal. I prepare the masala, add rice directly in it and cook together. But this one is little different, the rice is cooked separately and masala is done separately and finally both are tossed well. This taste so yummy with some raita or any curries.
About Veg Pulao (Pulav)
Pulao, Pulav, Pilaf or pilau is a rice dish made with adding spices and other ingredients such as vegetables or meat. Pulao is one of the most popular lunch box dish as well.
Vegetable Pulao is one of the easy and healthy recipe you could ever make. This pulao is such a delicious addition to your lunch menu. As it is so easy to make and take less than 30 mins. This is a delicious pulao which is filled with lots of vegetables.
Veg pulao recipe which taste so delicious and is very easy to make. This pulao is one of the easiest recipe you could make. This takes just few minutes to make. The freshly ground garam masala gives nice flavour and kick to the pulao. Serve it with any raita and you will be done.
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This is a spiced up vegetable pulav which is perfect for a spice lover like me. This pulao has a spicy taste to it and it has an addition of coconut milk in them which makes it even more delicious. If you love a milk coconut aroma in your rice then this is for you. Coconut milk makes the rice softer and taste similar to restaurant style veg pulao.
This makes a great lunch box recipe too. Check out Easy Pulao Recipes
Ingredients
Ghee - For cooking the pulao I used ghee, but you can use oil or butter too. Ghee adds flavour.
Vegetables - any mixed vegetables that you like can be used. I used a combination of carrot, peas, green beans, potato and onions.
Rice - use basmati rice for making the pulao and make sure the rice is soaked for atleast 30 minutes.
Yogurt - even though it is optional, curd adds a slight hint of tart taste and makes the rice cook softer.
Spices & Whole Spices - mixed whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, spice powders like chilli, coriander, cumin, turmeric and garam masala is added.
Herbs - coriander and mint adds nice fresh taste to the pulao.
Step by Step Pictures
1)take all your ingredients for veg pulao.
2)These are the spice powders which I am using.
3)These are the whole spices which you need.
4)Prepare all your vegetables. Chop carrot, beans, potato and onions.
5)Take all vegetables except onions in a bowl and set aside. I also used some green peas.
6)Chop coriander leaves and mint leaves too.
7)Heat ghee and oil in a heavy bottom pan.
8)Add in whole spices and allow them to sizzle.
9)Add in chopped onions and saute for couple of minutes.
10)Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
11)Add in spice powders and mix well.
12)Mix well.
13)Add in chopped vegetables and mix well.
14)Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
15)Add in chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves.
16)Add in yogurt and mix well.
17)Add in soaked basmati rice and mix well.
18)Toss well with the vegetables and spices.
19)Add in water.
20)Add in milk.
21)Mix well and add salt to taste.
22)Bring this to a full boil.
23)Cover and cook on low heat until the rice cooked. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer it for 10 to 12 minutes.
24)Now switch off the flame and let it rest for 5 more mins. Fluff up with a fork and let it sit covered for 10 more minutes.
25)Serve with raita.
Expert Tips
- When cooking pulao in pressure cooker. Don't add too much water. Else it may get mushy.
- And cooking in pressure cooker can be tricky. So follow the guidelines.
- Soaking rice is important for biryani or pulao. It gives the grain to stay individual without sticking to each other and also keeps them fluffy.
Serving
Pulao can be served with any curries. It can be served with any spicy gravies like paneer butter masala, kashmiri dum aloo or simple curd, raita and pickle. Pulao is traditionally pretty mild so it can take up any spicy curries.
FAQ
What is difference between biryani and pulao?
Biryani is made using the draining method of cooking, whereas pulao is made through the absorption method. Pulao is made so many different ways and cooked in so many different methods too. Biryani usually is more flavourful and heavy on spices than a pulao.
Is Veg Pulao good for health?
pulao has lots of vegetables and less usage of ghee than biryani. So it is much healthier.
What goes with pulao?
pulao can be served with any spicy gravies like paneer tikka masala, lahori aloo or simple curd, raita and pickle.
What is the best rice for Pulao?
Basmati rice is best rice for pulao. If you are using any other type of rice you might need to adjust the water level accordingly.
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Vegetable Pulao Recipe (Veg Pulav)
Equipment
- Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 1 large Onion Peeled & Sliced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- ¼ cup Coriander leaves chopped
- ¼ cup Mint Leaves chopped
- ½ cup Yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Water
- Salt to taste
Vegetables to Use
- 1 large Carrot chopped
- 10 no Green Beans chopped
- 1 cup Green Peas
- 1 large Potato peeled & chopped
Spice Powders
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
Whole Spices
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 4 no Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
Instructions
- Soak Basmati rice for 30 mins. Strain in a colander and set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a heavy bottom pan. Add in whole spices and sauté for 1 min.
- Now add in onions and fry until the onions get slightly golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook for couple of minutes. Now add in all the spice powders and mix well.
- Now add in all the vegetables and mix well. Saute all the vegetables with the onions for 4 to 5 minutes. Add in coriander leaves and mint leaves and mix well. Pour in curd and give a stir. The curd will combine with the vegetables.
- Now add in the drained rice and mix well. Pour in 2 cup of water and 1 cup of milk (measure water and milk from the same cup you measured the rice)and mix well. Season with salt.
- Bring this to a full boil. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer it for 10 to 12 minutes. Now switch off the flame and let it rest for 5 more mins. Fluff up with a fork and let it sit covered for 10 more minutes.
- Now enjoy with raita.
Notes
Veg Pulao in Electric Rice Cooker
- Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 mins. This makes the rice grains softer which make the rice cook faster and makes the basmati rice long. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil and ghee in a pot. Add whole spices and let it sizzle.
- Add in onions and chillies. Saute till golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 min
- Add in vegetables and toss well. Cook for 3 mins or so. Add spice powders and mix well.
- Add in rice, water and mix well. Bring it to a boil.
- Now put the bowl in your electric rice cooker and switch on it. Cook till done.
- Once done, fluff it up and serve with raita.
Veg Pulao in Instant Pot
- Set instant pot mode to saute.
- Heat oil in the pot of instant pot. Heat oil and ghee in a pot. Add whole spices and let it sizzle.
- Add in onions and chillies. Saute till golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 min
- Add in vegetables and toss well. Cook for 3 mins or so. Add spice powders and mix well.
- Add in rice, water and mix well. Bring it to a boil.
- Now cover with lid and set it to pressure cook for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release manually.
Serving Suggestions for Veg Pulao
Pulao can be served with any curries. It can be served with any spicy gravies like paneer butter masala, kashmiri dum aloo or simple curd, raita and pickle. Pulao is traditionally pretty mild so it can take up any spicy curries.Tips & Tricks
- When cooking pulao in pressure cooker. Don't add too much water. Else it may get mushy.
- And cooking in pressure cooker can be tricky. So follow the guidelines.
- Soaking rice is important for biryani or pulao. It gives the grain to stay individual without sticking to each other and also keeps them fluffy.
Nutrition
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Uma
Nice pulao aarty. I love it with any raita. Wonderful preparation with useful stepwise picture.
Tina
This does look like a tasty rice dish! I can understand why it was such a hit at your house. Spices one & two definitely makes this one flavorful dish. Great post-yum!
Junia
this looks delicious!!! you have some great recipes here, esp. vegan and gluten free friendly!
Sumee
Looks awesome.. My method is almost the same. BTW I think your spice 1 and 2 are switched. :o)
sangee vijay
very tasty and yummy pulav...lovely recipe thanks for sharing!!
Neha
Hey...I make it exactly the same way but calls it tahairi...It's my fav...
Dzoli
I love creamy rice in a dish like this.Great array of spices here;)
Becky
Aarthi,
This dish looks sounds so good with all of those spices and veggies. I love your tutorial and pics.
Torviewtoronto
delicious flavours looks wonderful
Amy
This looks delicious! I love all of the veggies and spices you have included here in the pilaf!
Julie
Love the veggies and spices.
Lyndsey
This looks like a great lunch to me. so yummy!
Amina Khaleel
vegetable pulav looks absolutely delicious.. as always fabulous presentation..
Sharmilee! :)
Feeling hungry now seeing ur pulao...yummy with raita
Premalatha Aravindhan
wow delicious combo,pass it here:)
Vidhya
Your Pulao looks so wonderful.
Kaveri
Wonderful pulao...looks very yum
RAKS KITCHEN
My kid's favorite! Wonderful recipe!
Aruna Manikandan
I too prepare the same way, some times i replace milk with coconut milk 🙂
pulav looks spicy and delicious dear 🙂
Balakrishna Saraswathy
I just made pulav with just green peas for my daughter's lunch box...looks so yummy and filling for the tummy too:)..perfect one pot meal
S.Menaga
one of my fav pulao..looks very tempting!!
Nisa Homey
I also make pulao and biriyani in cooker...yours looks so yummy.
Suja
Tasty and yummy pulao,looks wonderful..
Care's Kitchen
Now THAT is what I call a side dish! This is just gorgeous! Thanks for all your hard work that goes into your posts - they're just wonderful!
Poornima Nair
Great dish for potlucks...looks great!
anthony stemke
Gorgeous pulao, cannot wait to try it.
Ruxana Gafoor
yummy veg.pulao
Anonymous
Very nice...looks very tempting
Anonymous
I just love ur all receipes...wonderfulll..
Anonymous
Nice simple easy recipe. .thank you very much.
Mumtaz begum
Is their any substitute for curd
Aarthi
@Mumtaz begumjust add another tomato instead of curd
Rajesh Kumar
nice food ! I like it .I have never eaten this type of roll.It is very testy and delicious.Online Order Food
Shivani
What is the other Option if you don't want to put milk.
Thanks
Aarthi
@Shivaniu can add water instead
Ambika Rathnam
Any particular reason for using milk?? Thanks
Aarthi
@Ambika Rathnamit gives nice flavour and taste
Bags by Tropical Inspirations
Hi Aarthi,
The spice 1&2 in the method don't correspond with the pictorial. I followed the text n it was slightly wrong; nevertheless dish turned out fine. U might want to edit?:) just thought I shd point it out in case those new to cooking get confused.
Cheers!
Aarthi
@Bags by Tropical Inspirationsedited it
Anonymous
Is it coconut milk?
Aarthi
No it is normal cows milk
divya prakash
Good receipe iam allergy to milk can I add water
justswad
I've tried this recipe a month ago, it turned out so good! Loved the tips. I'm cooking this again today for my parents. thank you .