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masala pulao recipe
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masala pulao recipe | spicy masala veg pulav | masala veg pulao

easy masala pulao recipe | spicy masala veg pulav | masala veg pulao
Course pulao
Cuisine south indian
Keyword masala pulao recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 3 pod cardamom
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp fennel / saunf
  • 1 tsp cumin / jeera
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 chilli slit
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1 to mato finely chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • ½ potato cubed
  • 3 tbsp peas / matar
  • 1 cup basmati rice soaked 20 minutes
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 inch cinnamon, 3 pod cardamom, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp fennel and 1 tsp cumin. saute until spices turn aromatic.
  • now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste and 1 chilli.
  • saute well until onions change colour slightly.
  • keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi.
  • saute on low flame until spices turn aromatic.
  • further, add 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • now add 1 carrot, ½ potato and 3 tbsp peas.
  • saute for a minute or until vegetables are coated well with the masala.
  • add in 1 cup basmati rice, 2 tbsp coriander and saute gently for a minute. make sure to soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.
  • pour 2 cup water and 1 tsp salt. mix well.
  • cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice gets cooked completely. you can alternatively, pressure cook for 2 minutes on medium flame.
  • finally, enjoy masala pulao with boondi raita.