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dinner · vegetarian · gluten-free

Vegetable pulao

Fragrant one-pot basmati cooked with whole spices, mixed vegetables and fried onions.

Time
40min
Steps
5
Vegetable pulao, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Fry whole spices in ghee, add onion and cook until golden.

    2. 2

      Add ginger-garlic, chilies and vegetables and sauté 3 minutes.

    3. 3

      Add drained rice and toss gently 1 minute.

    4. 4

      Add water and salt, bring to a boil, cover and cook on low 12–15 minutes.

    5. 5

      Rest 10 minutes, fluff and scatter herbs; serve with raita.

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