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. 1

    Temper the cinnamon

    Heat the ghee and fry the cinnamon stick for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 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. 3

    Add the rice

    Stir in the drained rice for a minute to coat it.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.

  5. 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.