Easy Vegetable Pilaf or Pulav
 
 
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Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
  • Basmati rice- 1½ cups
  • Water- 2½ cup
  • Ghee- 3 tbsp
  • Whole cardamom- 2
  • Whole cloves- 2
  • Whole Cinnamon- 2 inch slice
  • Bay leaves- 2
  • Mixed veggies chopped small (or use frozen) - 1½ cups (carrots, peas, corn, beans)
  • Onion, chopped- 1
  • Chili powder- 1½ tsp
  • Fennel powder- 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala- ¼ tsp
  • Coconut milk- ¾ th can
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Whole Cashew nuts, roasted- 10, to garnish
  • More ghee- 1 to 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. To a rice cooker, add basmati rice, water along with ½ tsp salt. Cook till the rice has cooked well. Keep aside the cooked rice.
  2. Place a large non-stick cooking pan over medium heat, add 3 tbsp ghee.
  3. Add whole cardamoms slightly mashed, whole cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves, saute for a minute till aromatic.
  4. Add onions and ½ tsp salt, saute till onion turns translucent.
  5. Add mixed veggies, and cook for a couple of minutes.
  6. Add chili powder, fennel powder, garam masala & salt, combine well and saute for a minute.
  7. Add coconut milk and cook the veggies in it. Don't overcook the veggies.
  8. Add the cooked basmati rice, combine well and cook for a minute, the coconut milk should be fully absorbed by the rice.
  9. Drizzle 1 to 2 tbsp of ghee over the rice.
  10. Add chopped cilantro and roasted cashew nuts.
  11. Remove the pan from the heat and keep covered for some time.
  12. Serve the veggie pilaf warm with yogurt raita and pickle.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/easy-vegetable-pilaf-or-pulav/