Veg Pulav Recipe / Vegetable Rice Pulao in Instant Pot or Stove Top

Veg Pulav Recipe / Vegetable Rice Pulao in Instant Pot or Stove Top

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One Pot Veg Pulav (or) Vegetable Rice Pilaf, is an Indian style Vegan Main Course Dish made using Basmati Rice, Mixed Vegetables and basic spices. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips for both Stove Top & Instant Pot Methods.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, North Indian

Servings 4 people

Equipment

1 Wide Mixing Bowl (for soaking the rice)
1 Sauce Pan / Vessel (for stove-top method)
1 Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker (for IP method)

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati Rice grains (uncooked)
4 tablespoons Cooking Oil
as per taste Salt
4 cups Normal Water (for soaking)
4 cups Hot Water (for cooking)

Veggies Needed:

a handful Fresh Cilantro / Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 count Potatoes (medium size) or (1 cup)
1 count Onion (large size)
1½ cup Mixed Vegetables (fresh/frozen)
10 count Fresh Mint Leaves
4 count Green Chillies
2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic (chopped/paste)

Whole Spices:

2 count Cinnamon Stick / Dalchini
1½ teaspoon Black Cumin Seeds / Kala Jeera
2 count Cardamom / Elaichi
8 count Cloves / Lavang
2 count Star Anise
4 count Bay leaves

Instructions

1cup=250ml; ¾ cup=180ml; ½cup=125ml; 1 tbsp=14ml; 1 tsp = 4ml

Prep Work (common for both methods):

Take the rice grains (2 cups) into a bowl, wash 2-3 times. Pour double the water, let it soak for 15 to 20 mins.
Gather all the ingredients at one place. Chop the onions, peel and cut the potato into cubes.

Stove Top Method Mixed Vegetable Pilaf:

Put a sauce pan on stove top over medium flame. Add oil let it heat.
Then add all these>> chopped onions, bay leaves, ghee, cardamom , cinnamon sticks, ginger-garlic paste, slit green chillies, cloves, black pepper, star anise, black cumin.
Fry until the onions become soft.
Now add all these>> potato cubes, mixed vegetables, mint leaves, coriander leaves.
Give a mix, let them fry for a min.
Transfer the rice (after straining the soaked water) into the pan.
Pour hot water (1:2 ratio) into the pan. Add enough salt. Give a gentle mix.
Close with lid, set to LOW flame. Let it cook.
After 10-12 mins, check if the rice is cooked, if not let it continue for 5 more min.
Switch the flame OFF. Gently fluff up the rice using a fork. Serve. Done!

Instant Pot Vegetable Rice Pulao:

Switch ON the IP, set to SAUTE mode for 5 mins. Add oil let it heat.
Then add all these>> chopped onions, bay leaves, ghee, cardamom , cinnamon sticks, ginger-garlic paste, slit green chillies, cloves, black pepper, star anise, black cumin.
Stir fry everything until the onions become transparent.
When the onions become transparent, add all these>> potato cubes, fresh mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves, mixed vegetables.
Give everything a mix, let them fry for 1 or 2 more min.
Now, add the soaked rice (after straining the soaked water). Add enough salt.
Pour the hot water(1:1½ ratio). Mix everything gently.
Scrape the bottom thoroughly such that no particle is stuck to the bottom. (to avoid burnt message)
Close the IP lid. Set>> the valve to sealing, mode to Pressure Cook, time to 5 mins, Pressure Level to LOW.
Later when the time is done, the IP beeps. then switch OFF the gadget.
Open the lid only when the pressure is released naturally. Using a fork gently fluff up the rice.
Transfer the rice into a serving dish. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Done!

Notes

Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS & TIPS!

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