Veg Satvik Pulao is an aromatic rice dish made without onions or garlic. Perfect for a Satvik meal or at any time when you want a simple, healthy comfort. The whole spices and vibrant are mixed with vegetables, these bridges adjust the aroma, color and nutrition in each bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinse and soaked for 20 minutes
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Hing
- 1 small potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup of green peas
- 1/2 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup of green beans, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- A handful of cashew nuts and raisins
Instructions:
- Wash the rice and soak for some time. after that drain and keep it aside.
- Take a heavy bottomed pan, heat ghee on medium heat. Add cashews and raisins. Fry until golden and keep aside.
- Now, add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, cumin and a pinch of hing in the same pan. Stir for 30 seconds until aromatic.4.Now all veggies, potatoes, carrots, peas and beans.
- Next add the rice and gently stir for one minute.
- Add 2 cups of water and add salt. Boil, then reduce the heat. cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and absorbed water.
- Turn off the heat and let it rest, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- Decoration with fresh coriander, cashews and raisins before serving.
Serving Instructions:
Serve this vegetarian satvik pulao with cooling cucumber raita, plain yogurt or a simple tomato chutney.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tips and Variety:
- For seasonal flavors, swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or pumpkin .
- For color and aroma, add a few strands of saffron soaked in warm water .
- For additional protein, add paneer cubes or roasted chickpeas.
- For delicious notes, use vegetable stock instead of water.
- Replace the ghee with coconut oil, to keep it light.
