A one-pot rice dish with mixed vegetables and gentle spices.
Ingredients
- Basmati rice — 1 cup
- Mixed vegetables — 1 cup
- Onion — 1 small, sliced
- Oil or ghee — 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds — ½ teaspoon
- Bay leaf — 1
- Garam masala — ¼ teaspoon
- Water — 1¾ cups
- Salt — to taste
- Mint or coriander — 2 tablespoons
How to make Veg Pulao
Step 1. Rinse rice and soak for 15 minutes.
Step 2. Heat oil; add cumin and bay leaf.
Step 3. Sauté onion until lightly golden.
Step 4. Add vegetables, garam masala and salt.
Step 5. Stir in drained rice and water.
Step 6. Cover and cook until rice is tender.
Serving suggestion
Serve fresh and hot. Adjust salt and spice to your family's taste, and pair with your favourite chutney, roti or dal where suitable.
Kitchen note: Recipe quantities and cooking times are starting guidance. Check doneness and adjust for your stove, cookware and taste before publishing or serving.
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