Veg Pulao

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with colourful vegetables and whole spices — a wholesome one-pot meal or the perfect side for dals and gravies.        
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serves: 3–4
MultiCook Function: Rice

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup basmati rice (washed and soaked for 15 mins)
2. 1 tbsp oil or ghee
3. 1 bay leaf
4. 2 cloves
5. 1 small cinnamon stick
6. 1 green cardamom
7. 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
8. 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
9. 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans, potato)
10. 2 cups water
11. ½ tsp garam masala
12. Salt to taste
13. Fresh coriander or mint leaves for garnish

PROCEDURE

• Switch on Sauté Mode in the MultiCook. Heat oil or ghee.
• Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add onions and sauté until light golden.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
• Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
• Add soaked rice, water, salt, and garam masala. Stir gently.
• Cancel Sauté Mode. Close the lid and select the 'Rice' preset.
• Let the MultiCook complete cooking and allow pressure to release naturally.
• Open the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
• Garnish with coriander or mint and serve hot.