Vegetable Pulao - Quick and Easy

Vegetable Pulao

This vegetable pulao recipe is easy, quick, aromatic and healthy. This one pot dish consisting of rice and vegetables is comfort at its best and this dish turns out to be a perfect meal when it is paired with raita or curds. 

What you need:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 medium sized onions (chopped) 
• 1 big ripped tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 cup curd
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 2 green chillies (slit) 
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 4 cups water
• Salt to taste 
• Vegetables: 1/2 cup each carrot, green peas and beans

Recipe:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and fry till they turn translucent. Add ginger garlic paste. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes. Fry till the tomatoes turn mushy and then add green chillies and coriander leaves. 
2. Beat the corn and it to the onion - tomato mix. Stir well. Add the vegetables and mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 2 minutes. 
3. Add the spice powders and the water. Close the lid.
4. When the water starts boiling, add the washed rice. Simmer the gas. Add the salt and lemon juice. Close the lid and cook till done. 
5. Serve with raita.