Go Back
–+ servings
Carrot and Peas Pulao

Carrot and Peas Pulao

Carrot and Peas Pulao is a rice based one pot meal, that is seasoned with whole spices, and served with Gujarati Kadhi and Bateta ni Sukhi Bhaji (Boiled Potatoes cooked with spices and peanuts)
No ratings yet
Print Pin
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Hindu
Keyword: 20 mins Easy Recipe, Easy Rice Recipes, ONE POT Recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Aayushi Patel

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy Bottom Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Basmati Rice
  • 2 Cups Water For Soaking the Rice
  • 2 Tbsp Ghee Use Oil to Make it Vegan
  • 1 Large Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds
  • ½ Cup Carrots Chopped
  • ½ Cup Peas Fresh/ Frozen
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Salt
  • 4 Cups Hot Water To Cook the Rice

Instructions

  • Wash the Basmati Rice until the water runs is clear. You will have to wash the rice atleast 3 times.
  • Soak the rice, for 15 -20 minutes.
  • Now in a heavy bottom pot, on a medium low flame, add ghee. One hot, add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, bay leaves and black cardamom.
  • Now when the cumin seeds start to splutter, add fresh/ frozen peas and carrots.
  • In a kettle, add 4 cups (1 liter) of water and heat it up.
  • Drain the soaked rice, and add it to the pot. Add salt. Roast the rice for a minute, until you start to smell it's nutty aroma.
  • Now add the hot water to the rice.
  • Mix and let it cook on high flame for 10 minutes. Don't cover the pot. Leave it open
  • For the last 5 minutes, cook the rice with the lid on a low flame.
  • You will have the fluffiest pulao, when you exactly cook the rice this way!
  • Turn off the stove, and fluff the rice gently with a fork.

Notes

  • Cook the rice as instructed in the recipe. Soaking rice is important. If you are short on time, let it at least soak for 5-10 minutes. 
  • If you don't have black cardamom skip it. 
  • You can also add fried paneer to the pulao, during the last 5 minutes of cooking. 
  • For every 2 cups of Basmati Rice, you can use 1 Cup of Vegetables. You can add other vegetables like potato, cauliflower, bell peppers, etc. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3074IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg