Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Vegetable Pulao
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups (400g) basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes
- • 1.5 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, green peas), diced
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 3 green cardamom pods
- • 1 x 5cm cinnamon stick
- • 4 cloves
- • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- • 1.5 tsp salt
- • 3 cups hot water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the ghee in a heavy pot and crackle the cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion and sauté until golden brown.
3
Phase 3
Add the vegetables and cook 3 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the drained rice and toss gently for 2 minutes until the grains are coated.
5
Phase 5
Pour in the hot water with the salt; bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Rest 5 minutes off the heat, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.