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Pressure Cooker Veg Pulao

30 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
4servings
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A fragrant, one-pot rice dish loaded with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices made quickly in a pressure cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or vegetable oil
  • 1 set Whole spices (1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 2 cardamoms)
  • 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 pieces Green chilies, slit(optional)
  • 3 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 20 minutes and drain.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee in the pressure cooker and add the whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom) until they become fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent and slightly golden.

  4. 4

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sautéing for another minute to remove the raw smell.

  5. 5

    Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the soaked rice and gently stir to coat with the ghee.

  6. 6

    Pour in the water, add salt and garam masala, and stir once to combine.

  7. 7

    Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.

  8. 8

    Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with coriander.

Nutrition per Serving

320

Calories

6g

Protein

58g

Carbs

8g

Fat

4g

Fiber

3g

Sugar

680mg

Sodium

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