Simple VEGETABLE RICE Recipe / Pulao | Easy vegetarian and Vegan Meals!

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh seasonal vegetables enhance flavor while frozen options are budget-friendly.

whole spices

🥗Healthier: ground spices

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Ground spices are easier to use, while a spice blend can save time.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while green onions are often less expensive.

Thoroughly wash the rice a few times until the water runs clear and soak in water for 30 minutes, then strain.

In a heated pan, add cooking oil, bay leaves, and cumin seeds. Fry for a few seconds without burning the cumin seeds.

Add the chopped onion and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, frying on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until soft.

Add the finely chopped ginger and garlic, frying for about 1 minute.

Add the chopped carrots and green beans, frying for about 1 minute.

Add the soaked and strained basmati rice, garam masala, and salt, frying for another 30 seconds to a minute.

Add the water and frozen green peas, bringing to a vigorous boil.

Once boiling, cover the lid and reduce heat to low, cooking for about 10 to 12 minutes until rice is cooked.

Uncover the pan and cook for a few seconds to get rid of excess moisture.

Turn off the heat, add the roasted cashews, and mix very gently to prevent breaking the rice grains.

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