31/01/2025
Here's a simple and flavorful recipe for Veg Pulav using your mentioned ingredients:
Ingredients:
5 onions, thinly sliced
1 tomato, chopped
300g cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 potato, diced
150g peas
2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 20 minutes
5-7 green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped or paste
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped or paste
3 tablespoons oil/ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
┬╜ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
Salt to taste
4 cups water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the base:
Heat oil/ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Saut├й for 30 seconds until aromatic.
2. Cook the onions:
Add the sliced onions and cook on medium heat until golden brown. This step is crucial for flavor, so donтАЩt rush it.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies:
Stir in the ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Saut├й for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add vegetables:
Toss in the cauliflower, potato, and peas. Saut├й for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
5. Tomato and spices:
Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder (if using), and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.
6. Add rice:
Drain the soaked rice and gently mix it with the vegetable mixture. Saut├й for 1-2 minutes to coat the rice with spices.
7. Cook the pulav:
Pour in 4 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
8. Fluff and serve:
Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes, then gently fluff the pulav with a fork.
Serving:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves (optional) and serve hot with raita, pickle, or papad.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Veg Pulav!
