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Vegetable Pulao Recipe

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Indian Main Course

Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Name: Vegetable Pulao Recipe
Prep time: PT15.00M
Cook time: PT20.00M
Total time: PT35.00M
Yield: 4.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 4 Tablespoons Oil; 5 Cloves (Crushed); 2 Green Cardamom (Crushed); 1 Star Anise (Crushed); 1 Teaspoon Whole Peppercorns (Crushed); 2 Onion (Sliced); 1 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 3.33 Cups Water; 1 Pinch Salt; 4 Green Chillies (Slit); 4 Cups Mixed Vegetable (carrots; beans; cauliflower; potatoes and peas); 1.33 Cups Rice; 4 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Chopped); 2 Cinnamon (1 Inch Pieces; Crushed)

35Min

Medium

Recipe Variants

On days when you feel like preparing a special meal, without having to spend long hours in the kitchen, Pulao is the best option. This one-pot dish gives you the joy of eating a tasty, wholesome and nutritious meal with minimum effort and time. A simple Vegetable Pulao is an all-time favourite as the beautiful colours, aroma of veggies and white rice cooked with whole spices is enough to get the whole family super-excited at the dining table!

Ingredients

4 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

4 Tablespoons

Oil

Cloves (Crushed)

Green Cardamom (Crushed)

Star Anise (Crushed)

1 Teaspoon

Whole Peppercorns (Crushed)

Onion (Sliced)

1 Teaspoon

Ginger-Garlic Paste

3.33 Cups

Water

1 Pinch

Salt

Green Chillies (Slit)

4 Cups

Mixed Vegetable (carrots, beans, cauliflower, potatoes and peas)

1.33 Cups

Rice

4 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

Cinnamon (1 Inch Pieces, Crushed)

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Nutrition Value

Energy

467.87 kcal

Carbohydrates

70.07 g

Protein

9.06 g

Fats

16.17 g

Information per serving

Step 1

15 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2

7 Min

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves, green cardamoms, peppercorns and star anise. Then add the onions and sauté, till they turn golden-brown.

Step 3

5 Min

Add the ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry till the raw smell is gone. Then add the vegetables and mix well.

Step 4

3 Min

Add the water, rice, coriander leaves and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic. Mix well and add salt to taste.

Step 5

5 Min

Cover the pressure cooker and cook on low-flame for 2-3 minutes after the first whistle.

Step 1 of 5

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 5

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves, green cardamoms, peppercorns and star anise. Then add the onions and sauté, till they turn golden-brown.

Step 3 of 5

Add the ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry till the raw smell is gone. Then add the vegetables and mix well.

Step 4 of 5

Add the water, rice, coriander leaves and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic. Mix well and add salt to taste.

Step 5 of 5

Cover the pressure cooker and cook on low-flame for 2-3 minutes after the first whistle.

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