Mixed Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Mixed Vegetable Pulao Recipe, we will first wash and soak rice in 2 cups of water for half an hour

Step 2: While the rice is soaking, steam the vegetables with a bit of salt and keep aside

Step 3: Make a powder of all the spices (cloves, cardamom and cinnamon) using a pestle and mortar

Step 4: Keep aside

Step 5: After half an hour, into a large saucepan heat 2 tablespoons of ghee

Step 6: Add the grated garlic and the powdered spices

Step 7: Stir-fry for a few seconds

Step 8: Next add in the rice, salt , green chillies and the bay leaves along with the water it was soaked in

Step 9: Turn the heat to high and allow the rice mixture to come to a boil

Step 10: Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer the rice until the rice absorbs all the water

Step 11: Once the water is absorbed, check if the pulao is cooked completely, to suit your taste

Step 12: If it needs to be softer, you can add in a little more water and cook for a bit more time

Step 13: Turn off the heat and allow the pulao to rest for at least 10 minutes, this will help the rice to become a little stiff and remain as grains

Step 14: Finally stir in the steamed vegetables and chopped mint leaves and check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 15: Transfer the Vegetable Pulao to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 16: Serve Mixed Vegetable Pulao along with Boondi Raita, Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other raita of your choice and a roasted papad for everyday meals