Quick & Delicious Veg Pulao Recipe | Easy One-Pot Pulao recipe / Perfect for Lunch & Dinner By HKK.

Introduction

This tutorial provides a simple and delicious recipe for Veg Pulao, a one-pot meal perfect for lunch or dinner. With a mix of aromatic spices and colorful vegetables, this dish is not only flavorful but also healthy and quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

Before you begin cooking, make sure you have the following ingredients ready:

• 2 carrots, cut into small pieces
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into pieces
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into pieces
• 1 capsicum, cut into square pieces
• 4 green chilies
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 10 peppercorns
• 7 cloves
• 1 black cardamom
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise
• 1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp green chili paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp fennel (sounf) powder
• 1/2 tsp mace and nutmeg powder
• 2 1/2 cups (500 grams) basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1 1/2 tbsp kewra water
• 1/4 tsp food color mixed with a few tbsp of water

Step 2: Prepare the Base

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions and fry until they become soft.
3. Add the following spices and fry until the onions turn light brown:
   • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
   • 10 peppercorns
   • 7 cloves
   • 1 black cardamom
   • 2 bay leaves
   • 2 cinnamon sticks
   • 1 star anise

Step 3: Cook the Aromatics

1. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the green chili paste and mix well.
3. Incorporate salt, garam masala powder, fennel powder, and mace and nutmeg powder. Mix thoroughly.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften.

Step 4: Add Vegetables

1. Mix in the chopped carrots, potatoes, green peas, and capsicum.
2. Stir the vegetable mixture on low-medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5: Cook the Veggies

1. Pour in 2 cups of water and mix well.
2. Cover and cook on low flame for 15 minutes until the vegetables are about 90% tender.

Step 6: Add Rice

1. Drain the soaked basmati rice and add it to the pot with vegetables.
2. Mix well, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed.
3. Add enough water so that it rises 1 inch above the rice.

Step 7: Final Cooking Steps

1. Check salt levels and adjust if necessary.
2. Cook on low-medium heat without a lid until the water evaporates.
3. Drizzle kewra water and add food color mixed with water.
4. Cover the pot and let it "dum" (steam) on low flame for 15 minutes.

Conclusion

Your Veg Pulao is now ready to serve! This dish is not only quick to make but also perfect for any occasion. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy your meal, and for more recipes, explore the channel for additional cooking ideas!