Wash rice under running cold water till water runs clear. Soak in enough water for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, drain the water.
While rice is soaking, let’s do the prep work. Chop all the veggies and keep it aside.
Also keep whole spices ready.
Making veg pulao recipe:
Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
Then add whole spices. Saute for a minute. You will get nice aroma of spices.
Add onions. Cook for 2 minutes or till they get translucent.
Add ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilies. Mix well and saute for a minute.
Add tomato, cook for a minute.
Add rest of the veggies (carrots, green beans, potato, peas). Mix well.
Add salt, pepper and garam masala. Stir well and cook for a minute.
Add lemon juice and soaked rice.
Mix well and saute the rice and veggies for 1-2 minutes.
Add water. Crank the heat to high. Let it come to a boil.
Once it starts boiling, LOWER the heat to lowest possible. Cover with the lid. Let it cook for 17-18 minutes. Do not peek or open the lid while it is cooking. Put the timer for 17 minutes.
After 17 minutes, turn off the stove. Let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Then open the lid.
Fluff up the rice with fork and mix gently.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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