Healthy Vegetable Rice Pulao | Easy Indian Rice Pulao w/ Peas & Carrots | Two Ways to Make Veg Pulao

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and convenient.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Long-grain rice is usually less expensive.

Wash the rice and add twice the amount of water.

Bring the water to a simmer, cover with a lid or plate, and cook on low heat until fluffy.

Let the rice cool down before making the stir fry.

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, toasting until reddish brown and fragrant.

Add green chilies (if using) to the pan.

Add chopped onions and carrots to the pan and sauté until soft.

Add a pinch of salt to speed up the cooking process of the veggies.

Once the onions and carrots are soft, add green peas (fresh or frozen).

If using fresh peas, boil them for 1 to 2 minutes before adding to the pan.

Sauté the peas with the veggies for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed up.

Add the cooled rice to the veggie mix and toss gently.

Lower the heat from medium to medium low while stirring the rice with the veggies.

Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon or lime juice, then mix well.

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