🌾Easy & Healthy Vegetable Pulao Recipe – Perfect for Busy Days! 🥕

Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that the whole family will love? This Vegetable Pulao is a lifesaver on busy weekdays. Made with everyday ingredients, it’s wholesome, colorful, and ready in just 30 minutes! 🍽️

🥄 Ingredients:

• 1 cup Basmati rice (washed and soaked for 15 mins)
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 green cardamom
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped beans
• 1/2 cup peas
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 cups water

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker or pan. Add whole spices and let them sizzle.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
4. Add all veggies, salt, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook for 2–3 mins.
5. Add soaked rice and water. Mix well and bring to a boil.
6. Cover and cook for 1 whistle on medium flame (or simmer until rice is cooked if using a pan).
7. Fluff with a fork and serve hot with raita or pickle! 😋

💡 Tips:

• Want extra flavor? Add a spoonful of mint or coriander paste.
• Use leftover veggies to avoid wastage and keep it colorful!

✨ Final Thoughts:

This veggie pulao is not just quick and healthy—it’s also super customizable. Whether you’re cooking for your kids, yourself, or surprise guests, this dish won’t disappoint!

Try it out and let us know your favorite twist on the classic pulao! 🌿