Recipe · 35 min · serves 4
Veg Pulao
Light, fragrant basmati cooked with whole spices, peas, carrots and potato — an easy one-pot rice for any day of the week.
Method
1
Soak the rice
Rinse the basmati until the water runs clear and soak for 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Temper the spices
Heat ghee, add cumin and the whole spices. When they sizzle, add the onion and cook until light golden.
3
Add the vegetables
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and the vegetables. Cook for 3 minutes.
4
Cook the rice
Add the rice, hot water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes.
5
Rest and serve
Rest 5 minutes with the lid on, fluff gently with a fork and finish with coriander.
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