Vegan Pulao

Vegan Pulao is a fragrant and colorful one-pot rice dish that combines aromatic spices with fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy lunch.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 1/2 cup
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green chili - 1, slit (optional)
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, cooking until they start to splutter.
3. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced carrot, green peas, bell pepper, and slit green chili (if using). Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
5. Stir in the turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt, mixing well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
6. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot, mixing gently to combine with the vegetables and spices.
7. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
8. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from the vegetables, which aids in digestion.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from a variety of colorful vegetables.

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