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Vegetable Pilaf or Pulao - An Easy Version



Last day I was expecting a friend of mine for lunch. So I thought I need to make something special for her. She loves rice so I thought the best way to treat her would be by cooking a rice dish for her. When I thought of a rice dish, the first thing that came into my mind was the Vegetable Pilaf. Vegetable Pilaf is among the dishes that I keep experimenting with again and again and againg. :D Until now I did not feel that it was good enough to be showcased. :) This time it came out just the way I always hoped for. The aroma was awesome and so was the texture. We loved it. Here is the recipe for all you guys out there :)


Ingredients
  • Basmati Rice, Uncooked - 3 C
  • Onion - 2 C
  • Carrot - 1 C
  • Green beans - 1 C
  • Green peas - 1 C
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1.5 T
  • Green chillies - 3
  • Cumin seeds - 1 t
  • Bay leaves - 2/3
  • Cloves - 4
  • Cardamom - 1"
  • Star anise - 1
  • Mace - 1/2 t
  • Turmeric powder - 1 t
  • Red chilli powder - 1 t or as per taste
  • Water - 3 C
  • Salt - to tasste
  • Oil/Ghee - 3 T




Method
  • Wash and soak the rice for an hour. This will help you cook the rice faster.
  • Meanwhile, chop onions and rest of the vegetables. 
  • Heat some oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds.
  • Add all the spices (Cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, mace, star anise). 
  • Saute till the raw smell goes.
  • Add onions and stir well.
  • Once they are soft and transparent, add the ginger-garlic paste and saute.
  • Add the vegetables and stir well.
  • Sprinkle salt and cook covering the pan for 5 mins.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala and stir again.
  • Drain the rice and add it to this mix and stir well.
  • Add water and cook covered for 10-15 mins.
  • Now when you open the lid, the aroma that spreads will be mouth-watering.
I guarantee :) Serve this yummy pilaf with a Raita.


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  1. Reshmi MaheshDecember 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Pulao looks very tempting and flavorful...

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  2. AlpanaDecember 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Woooooow.........delish looking pulao.

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  3. Hamaree RasoiDecember 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Pulao looks very tempting and delicious. Lovely dish.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  4. Ganga SreekanthDecember 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Looks super delicious and inviting..

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  5. Prathima RaoDecember 2, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Easy & such a tasty version!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  6. PlatefulDecember 3, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Oh this looks so inviting. I prepare veg pilaf just the way you do, except that I pressure cook it.

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  7. Priya SreeramDecember 3, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    tht's a delicious platter !

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  8. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)December 3, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Wow, looks fantastic! Nice recipe :)

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  9. Priya SureshDecember 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Yum,definitely a flavourful pilaf,simply inviting.

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  10. divyaDecember 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Pulao looks very tempting and delicious. Lovely dish.

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  11. TinaDecember 4, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    delicious pulav..

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  12. VidhyaDecember 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Pulav looks simply inviting.

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  13. Sobha ShyamDecember 4, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    pulao looks perfect and delicious..

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  14. Jayanthy KumaranDecember 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    mouthwatering n easy to prepare..thanks for sharing..;)
    Tasty Appetite

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  15. DeekshaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Tasty pilaf made me hungry dear :) Tempting clicks.

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  16. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I always prepare vegetable and rice separately and mix it finaly. I'll try this version soon. seems easy.

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