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 Spicy and easy Vegetable Pulao :

If you do not have much time but want to prepare a quick and comforting meal, then this is a perfect choice. I make this Veg pulao when ever I feel cooking something simple as one pot meal.
An exception for the adage"no pain no gain". With a little effort you can make a delicious pulav.This makes a great lunch box recipe too. The spicy vegetable pulao features a common blend of veggies and everyday spices, yet the outcome so delicious, you will want to make it more than once a week!
Today let us learn how to prepare easy vegetable pulao using the pressure cooker followong this easy mixed vegetable pulao recipe.

Ingredients : 

  • Basmati Rice - 2 cups (Soaked for 30 minutes. After that rinse and drain well)
  • Onion - 1(sliced)
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1tsp
  • Green Chilli - 2
  • Tomato - 2big(finely chopped) 
  • Turmeric powder - a pinch
  • Chilli powder - 1tsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1tsp
  • Cloves - 2
  • Cinnammon - 1 small piece
  • Cardamom - 2
  • Bay leaf - 1
  • Coriander powder - 1tsp
  • Chopped mixed vegetables- ((french beans, cauliflower and carrots)
  • Green peas - 1/4 cup
  • Lemon juice - 2tsp
  • Curry Leaves
  • Salt - to taste
  • Mint leaves - 2tbsp (finely chopped)
  • Green Coriander Leaves - 2tbsp (finely chopped)
  • Oil - 3tsp


Method :

  • Take a pressure cooker heat oil, add the cumin seeds, cloves, cinnammon, cardamom, bay leaf and cook till spluttering stops.

  • Now add onions and saute till they are lightly brown. And also add ginger garlic paste,curry leaves and fry for a few more minutes.

  • Add tomato, green chilli, turmeric powder, mixed vegetables, peas, chilli powder, salt and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

  • Add drained rice, coriander powder and saute for a few minutes.

  • Then add 4 cups of hot water, lemon juice, mint leaves, and close the cooker with weight. Keep it on medium flame.

  • After 1 pressure switch it off. Open the cooker pulao is ready to be served with coriander leaves.

  • Serve it with some raita and fresh salad.