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Hariyali Veg Pulao Recipe

Hariyali Veg Pulao Recipe

Sneha Paul
This hariyali or hara bhara veg pulao is a quick one-pot rice recipe which is made using raisins, lemon grass, curry leaves powder and ginger powder.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup soaked basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp brown raisin
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 dried red chilli
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes chopped
  • 1 medium-sized carrot chopped
  • 6-8 florets of cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp green peas
  • 10-20 lemon grass cuts
  • 2 tbsp curry leaves powder
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 2.5 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pot over a medium flame. Add ghee. Allow it to melt.
  • Add raisins and cook for a few seconds. Take them out. Keep aside.
  • Add peanuts and cook for a few seconds. Take them out. Keep aside.
  • Add mustard seeds and red chilli. Allow them to splutter.
  • Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 1-2 min. Add cauliflower and cook for 1-2 min. The veggies should become slightly golden in colour.
  • Add soaked rice, green peas, lemon grass, curry leaves powder, ginger powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Pour water and bring to a boil. Cover the pot. Lower the flame. Allow it to cook for 10-15 min or until the rice is fully cooked.
  • Uncover and check the rice. Cover it again and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Add the fried raisins and peanuts. Toss very gently.
  • Serve hot!
Keyword easy rice recipe, pulao recipe, rice dish