Indian 30 min Easy

Vegetable Pulao

One-pot spiced rice cooked with mixed vegetables.

Origin & Story

Pulao is the Indian one-pot rice dish descended from Persian pilaf, a fragrant, mildly spiced meal that turns rice and a few vegetables into a complete plate.

Main Spices & Their Role

Whole garam masala

Cinnamon, cloves and cardamom perfume the rice.

Cumin

Toasted at the start for depth.

Bay leaf

Rounds out the aromatic base.

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice, soaked
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrot, beans)
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp cumin
Whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom)
2 tbsp oil
2 cups water
Salt

Method

01
Heat oil and add the whole spices and cumin.
02
Saute onion until golden, then add the vegetables.
03
Add the drained rice and toss for a minute.
04
Pour in water and salt, bring to a boil.
05
Cover and simmer on low until fluffy.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.