For: Nitra Cinnamon Whole
Cinnamon-Spiced Vegetable Pulao
- Vegan
- Indian
- 30 min
- Serves 4
A warmly spiced rice dish where whole cinnamon perfumes the vegetables and grains as they cook together.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Temper the cinnamon
Heat the ghee and fry the cinnamon stick for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Cook the onion and vegetables
Add the onion and cook 5 minutes until soft, then add the mixed vegetables and cook a further 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the rice
Stir in the drained rice for a minute to coat it.
- 4
Simmer
Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
- 5
Rest and serve
Rest covered for 8 minutes, fluff gently, and remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
Nitra tip
One stick of whole cinnamon is enough for a full pot — it should perfume the dish subtly, not dominate it.
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