Veggie Pulao | Veg Pulav
Veg pulao is also known as pilaf or pulav. It is traditionally prepared on special occasions or on weekends and more often than not is relished with veg curry and raita. Veg Pulao is one of the most popular rice dishes made in India.
Ingredients
- rice short-grained basmati
- 1 onion medium
- 2 tbsp ghee
- whole spices
- cashew
- raisins
- almonds
- coconut grated (optional)
- coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Soak the rice for 15-20 minutes, drain it using a strainer and keep it aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in the cooker, add in nuts and raisins and fry until it turns golden. Take them out and keep aside.
- Add 1 tbsp of ghee in the same cooker and add sliced onions to it. Saute it for 2-3 min and then add whole spices to it and mix well.
- Keep stirring occasionally until the onions turns golden brown.
- Now add soaked and drained rice to it and mix well. Saute it for a min. Add in salt and mix well.
- Add water to it and bring it to a boil. After 4-5 min, put the lid on.
- Cook the veggie pulao in pressure cooker on medium flame for 1-2 whistle. Let it release the pressure by itself.
- Open the lid and let it rest for 5 minutes, so that the rice grains turn fluffy.
- Add in fried raisins and nuts. Gently mix everything with a spatula and serve hot after garnishing with grated coconut and coriander leaves.