Veg Pulao in Pressure Cooker

An easy, simple and quick Pulao which is flavoured rice with your choice of vegetables and herbs, made easy using a pressure cooker. This quick recipe can be served as lunch or even dinner, This is also a good option for kid's lunchbox for school as it's nutritous, tasty and can be made in under 30 mins. Try this recipe, I'm sure you'll love it. Share this recipe with your friends and family.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Jeera- 1/4 tsp
  • Onion- 2 nos(finely sliced)
  • Tomatoes- 3-4 nos(finely chopped)
  • Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
  • Jeera powder- 1 tsp
  • Sliced carrots- 1/4 cup
  • Beans- 1/4 cup
  • Peas- 1/4 cup
  • You can use any veggies of your choice
  • Water- 2 cups
  • Rice- 1 cup
  • Chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbsp
  • Chopped mint leaves- 2 tbsp

PROCEDURE:

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add jeera to it and let it crackle.
  • Add sliced onions to it and some some salt and saute till translucent.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and red chilli powder to it and fry it.
  • Now add chopped, washed and drained veggies to it and fry for a min.
  • Now add chopped tomatoes and allow to saute well.
  • Add chopped herbs, water and mix well.
  • Check for seasoning and add salt and spice if necessary.
  • Add washed, soaked and drained rice to it and make sure that the rice has no water along with it, cause if there is more water the rice may turn mushy.
  • Now pressure cook the rice for 3 whistles, release the pressure of the cooker manually using a ladle.
  • Quick and easy Cooker Pulao is ready.
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