Isn’t it fascinating that so many foods in the world have similar cooking techniques!There are different adaptions of the same dish in different cultures.The dish that I’ve made today originated in ‘Persia’ and has become the quintessential rice dish in any North Indian Party!I’m very excited to join “Cooked In Translation” an initiative started by Sofie of German Foodie and Pola M of An Italian Cooking in the Midwest where we interpret a classic international dish through the lens of another culinary tradition.This month one of our members Azlin from Linsfood chose “Paella”.In India we make Pulao or Pilaf which is a mildly spiced rice dish and cooked in the same way as a Paella where all the ingredients simmer together in the the same pot.Its paired either with a raita or a curry on the side.You can chose any set of ingredients to make your Pulao, Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian.
I’ve made a Vegetable Pulao here using Carrots and Beans.An extremely flavorful meal with the use of fragrant spices and Saffron that give it so much flavor and of course the lovely colors J
Vegetable Pulao {Indian Spiced}
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice-2 cups
- Carrots-1 cup
- Green Beans any variety-1 cup
- Onions-1 medium sliced
- Crushed Ginger/Garlic-1 tbsp
- Bayleaf-1
- Cinnamon-1/2 inch
- Cloves-4
- Cardamom-3
- Peppercorns-10
- Oil-2 tbsp
- Salt-to taste
- Saffron- 1tsp
- Water- 4 Cups
Instructions
- Heat a deep bottomed pot over medium.
- Add the oil and the chopped onions.Follow with all the spices except saffron.Saute until the onions become slightly golden.
- Add the ginger/garlic paste and stir for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and some salt.Fry for about 2-3 minutes and add the rice.Stir frequently until the rice is nicely mixed and slightly toasted (not burnt).
- Add the water,salt, saffron.Mix well and bring to a boil on high.
- Once it boils reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and cook until all the water has been absorbed about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with raita!
thank you for sharing the awesome recipe. I Like veg Pulao and could you share veg biryani recipe
Thankyou and yes I will be posting a veg biryani very soon 🙂
The rice looks so delicious with all the added veggies!
This sounds so good. I bet it’s lovely on it’s own but would also be great as part of a BBQ!
wow i am drooling here.
– Meg’s Delicious Adventures
this looks so delicious! A veggie pulao is a regular feature in my house. Love adding cinnamon!
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Vegetable pulao looks very delicious… Happy to follow you
I love the idea of the Cooked in Translation group. Your pilaf looks stunning!
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Oh I love the Cooking In Translation idea! What fun! Delicious looking paella! Of course anything you cooked with all of those wonderful spices makes me hungry for Indian food! Beautiful bowl of paella!
Wow! That looks great!
This rice bowl is looking so yum. cant wait to try it !
so healthy and colorful and delicious! i’d love to have some for lunch 🙂
lovely colors..looks so yum.
– Meg’s delicious Adventures
This pulao is hectic and delicious my friend 😀
Cheers
CCU
Healthy & colorful pulao!!
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This looks really lovely and you’re right, so many similar cooking techniques across the globe!
Oh yum, this sounds great and it looks delicious! I can already imagine this with a nice curry~
The pulao looks yummy Soni 🙂
Delicious and flavorful Pulavo…
-Mythreyi
Yum! Yum! Yum!