Mix.Vegetable Pulao Recipe | Learn How to make Mix.Vegetable Pulao in Instant Pot
Mix. Vegetable Pulao, a medley of vegetables with rice and Indian Spices for a quick meal option Video Recipe for Instant Pot Method
Detailed step-wise Method in Recipe Card and Video. CLICK HERE for video recipe.
Mix. Vegetable Pulao
A mild spicy but flavorful Rice Pulao dish, that can be made in jiffy with limited vegetables. It is good to go with any raita, plain yogurt or even green chutney.
This is one of the frequent pulao that I make for weekend brunch. It can packed and taken for picnic potlucks and is definitely a party pleaser.
There are very minimum spices used in this Pulao so it is definitely kids friendly and a good lunch box meal option.
The real taste of this Pulao comes from the ginger garlic paste and tomatoes.
This is again another recipe from my Mom. She used to make this pulao especially in winters when fresh seasonal peas, red carrots and other winter veggies were available. She also used to add soya chunks along with vegetables for the protein factor. I loved to and still love to have this with plain Dhaniya Chutney(Mint and Cilantro Chutney). My daughter too likes to have this the same way. A spoonful of desi ghee, takes the taste of this Mixed Veg Pulao to another level!!
Check out my favorites that my mom makes the best.. Chole Masala, Rajma Masala
What we need to make Mix. Vegetable Pulao
Any combination of mix veggies like peas, carrots, potatoes, beans, corns or mushrooms. The veggies are cooked in ginger garlic, onion tomato masala with whole spices like cinnamon, black cardamom, bay leaf, cloves and black pepper.
Good quality basmati rice and soya chunks(optional). I have used Royal Basmati Rice available at Indian grocerry store and also at Costco in US . Nutrella is the famous Indian brand for Soya Chunks brand that too available at Indian grocery stores outside India. You can order online also any of the ingredients.
Cooking Method
This pulao can be cooked in Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot or in Open Pan. The basic process of making masala for the pulao till mixing and adding rice is same for all the three methods. The video attached has Instant Pot method. Please the recipe card for details on the cooking method..
You can cook it in desi ghee or good vegetable oil( for vegans).
Let's see how I make this Mix.Vegetable Pulao
Recipe Card for Mix. Vegetable Pulao (Instant Pot and Stove-top Pressure Cooker Method)
Mix. Vegetable Pulao
Equipment
- Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice
- 1/4 Cup Peas(Fresh/Frozen)
- 1/4 Cup Cubed Carrots
- 1/4 Cup French Beans
- 1/2 Cup Soya Chunks optional
- 1 Onion(Medium)
- 2 Tomatoes(Medium)
- 3-4 Garlic
- 1" Ginger piece
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 Cardamoms
- 1 Cinnamon Stick(small)
- 4-5 Cloves
- 4-5 Black Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1-2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1-2 tbsp Vegetable Oil/Desi Ghee
- Handful of fresh Mint or Cilantro/Coriander Leaves optional
Instructions
- Wash rice in running water 2-3 times.Soak in enough water for 15-20 minutes.
- If adding Soya Chunks...Boil water in a pan, add salt, when the water boils add soya chunks to it. Switch off the flame and keep for 2-3 minutes or till soya chunks absorb water and become soft. Drain water from the pan, and squeeze water from the chunks. Keep aside.
- Make a coarse paste of ginger and garlic with green chilli(optional) . You can use store bought Ginger Garlic paste also.
- Finely chop onions and tomatoes. If using frozen mixed veggies, soak in warm water 2-3 minutes.
- Switch on the Instant Pot to SAUTE MODE, set the timer to 10 minutes.(it may take less time,later you can cancel it.
- When the display shows HOT,add oil and cumin seeds and dry whole spices. Once the seeds crackle, add ginger garlic paste. Saute till the raw smell of garlic goes away. Garlic tends to stick to the bottom of Instant Pot, you can keep SAUTE Mode on medium, and take care not to burn the bottom.
- Add onions and fry till light brown.
- Add tomatoes and cook till mushy and soft.
- Add the mix veggies , garam masala, red chilli(optional). You can also add green chillies with ginger garlic paste.
- Drain the water from the soaked rice , add to the mix veggies masala. Also add salt as required or as per your taste.
- Add water to Pulao mix , the level of water should be just half inch above the rice, if you have soaked rice for at least 20 minutes.
- Cancel the SAUTE MODE and set the PRESSURE COOK Mode on (HIGH) for 6 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, wait for a minute then manually release the pressure with quick pressure release(QPR).
- Check for the doneness of rice, fluff rice lightly with fork. You can add a spoonful of Desi Ghee and mix lightly before serving it. My kids love to add butter in itas per them it tastes yumm with butter.
- Serve hot with any Raita/Plain Yogurt or even Buttermilk and chutney or pickle of your choice.
Pressure Cooker Method
- Follow the procedure for making masala and adding rice. Cook rice for 2 whistles then swtich off the flame. Let the pressure go naturally.
- Open and check for the doneness of Rice grains,fluff with fork and serve hot.
Video
Notes
Do make this super yum Mixed Vegetable Pulao. Serve this Mixed Veg. Pulao to your guests for on special occasions with any Paneer based or rich curry and some naans. A perfect light menu for your guests and get-togethers . A wholesome and filling meal for your busy weekends or evenings.
I am sure you and your loved ones will love this. Make it on special occasions, festivals or get togethers.
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This is 13th in my series of A-Z Biryani/Pulao/Khichdi dishes, that I am taking to Mega Blogging Marathon April'19.
Day 13. M..Mixed Vegetable Pulao
This is an event where I along with a group of fellow bloggers are blogging everyday about Biryani/Pulao/Khichdi dishes this whole April, with Sundays off.
My earlier posts for the event..
Day 1. A.. Aloo Matar Ki Tehri
Day 2. B..Broccoli Mushroom Pulao
Day 3 . C..Chana Dal Khichdi
Day 4. D..Dhaniya Pulao
Day 5. E.. Easy Steamed Rice in Instant Pot with Pot in Pot Method
Day 6. F.. Fresh Mint and Peas Pulao
Day 7. G.. Gatte Ka Pulao
Day 8. H.. Hari Moong Dal Khichdi
Day 9. I.. Iyengar Puliyogare(Instant)
Day 10. J.. Jeera Rice
Day 11. K.. Kashmiri Pulao
Day 12. L.. Lucknowi Veg. Dum Biryani
Day 13. M..Mixed Veg Pulao
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#99
Thanks for stopping by!!
Jolly
Pulao with chaap looks absoluelty delicious and super flavorful. Personally I really don’t like soya but my husband really loved it,i’ld definitely try this for him 🙂
Swati
Thanks Jolly!! Do try.
hem lata srivastava
Pulao with soya chunks looks so delicious love it great option for vegetarians.
Niranjana Sankaranarayanan
The pulao looks yum and colourful. I loved the addition of soya chunks and this one is slightly different from my version. Will try it out sometime.
Mayuri Patel
Mix vegetable pulao is a perfect one pot meal for the family. Adding soya chunks makes it protein rich too. Sharing this link with my sister in law who is just learning to experiment with her IP.
Renu Agrawal Dongre
Mix vegetable pulao is one of my favourites as it has loads of vegetables in it. By adding soya chunks to it you have increased the nutrient content of it. Awesome share.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan
Love the addition of soy chunks and it make it a complete balanced pulao. Good one.
Srivalli Jetti
Wow that mix veg pulao looks yum Swati, very nicely presented too..
harini
Looks very colorful and the addition of soy chunks definitely ups the protein there.
Sharmila Kingsly
Love these kinds of pulao with less spices and loads of veggies.can be prepared in less time but a yummy siah..
Suma Gandlur
I too tend to add soy chunks to my pulao / biryanis to add protein factor. Veg pulao is one such classic dish that works as quick one pot meal. Your pulao looks colorful.
Sushma Pinjala
Mix veg pulao with soy chunks looks delicious. I just had this kind of pulao at my friends place today.
gayathriraani
When I was hard core vegetarian, I used soy chunks frequently in dishes to sub meat. This version with lots of vegetables look fabulous..
vaishalisabnani
Mix veggies with soya chunks will add a lot of protein to the pulao and I am sure must be so delicious . Such pulaos make a wonderful one pot meal . Super recipe from your mom .