South Indian Vegetable Pulao

A fragrant and colorful South Indian-style vegetable pulao cooked with basmati rice, whole spices, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Perfect for lunch boxes and pairs well with potato roast or ennai kathirikai.

EasySouth IndianServes 4

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Source Video
32m
Prep
33m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 15m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.75
Per serving:$1.69

Critical Success Points

  • • Soaking and draining the rice properly
  • • Tempering the whole spices in ghee and oil
  • • Cooking the rice with correct water-to-rice ratio and not opening the lid frequently

Safety Warnings

  • • Be careful when frying spices and cashews in hot oil to avoid splattering.
  • • Handle the knife carefully when chopping vegetables.
  • • Pot and lid will be hot after cooking; use oven mitts.
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