Name: Vegetable Pulao (Masale Bhat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5-6 Green chilies; 1/2 cup Mint leaves; 1 cup Coriander leaves; 1 inch piece Ginger; 2-3 cloves Garlic; 2 Bay leaf; 1 small (approx 1 inch) Cinnamon stick; 2-3 pods Cardamom; 4-5 Cloves; 5-6 Black peppercorns; 1 medium, sliced Onion; 1 medium, diced Potatoes; 1 medium, diced Carrots; 1/2, diced Capsicum (bell pepper); 1/2 cup Green peas; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala; 1 cup, soaked Basmati rice; 2 tbsp Ghee; to taste Salt; 2 drops Kewra essence; for garnish Fresh coriander; for garnish (optional) Grated cheese; 2 cups Water

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

Prepare Green Paste
Grind green chilies, mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste. Set aside.
Sauté Whole Spices
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add 2 bay leaves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2-3 cardamom pods, 4-5 cloves, and 5-6 black peppercorns. for until fragrant.
Sauté Vegetables
Add 1 medium sliced onion to the pot and until translucent, about . Then add 1 medium potato, 1 medium carrot, 1/2 capsicum, and 1/2 cup green peas. for until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Add Green Paste
Add the prepared green paste to the vegetables. Mix thoroughly and cook for until the raw smell of the paste disappears and the mixture turns slightly darker.
Prepare Rice
Wash 1 cup of basmati rice and soak it in water for . Drain the water completely. Add 2 drops of kewra essence to the drained rice and mix gently.
Combine Rice and Vegetables
Add the flavored basmati rice to the pot with the vegetables. Gently mix to combine all ingredients without breaking the rice grains.
Add Powdered Spices
Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon Kitchen King Masala to the rice and vegetable mixture. Mix well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
Season with Salt
Add salt to taste to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
Cook the Pulao
Add 2 cups of water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then the heat to low. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook for , or until the rice is cooked through and all the water is absorbed.
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove the lid and for . Fluff the pulao gently with a fork. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and grated cheese (optional). Serve hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start

Spice LevelHot

Green chili · Ginger · Black pepper · Chili powder

Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.

View 5 swaps

No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)

Ingredient Substitutions

No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)

AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.

dairy

Vegetable Pulao (Masale Bhat)

45 mins

Indian · Maharashtrian

15 min

30 min

4 People

~450 kcal

For Green Paste (Wet Masala)

For Tempering (Whole Spices)

Vegetables

Powdered Spices

Other Ingredients

Prepare Green Paste

Sauté Whole Spices

Sauté Vegetables

Add Green Paste

Prepare Rice

Combine Rice and Vegetables

Add Powdered Spices

Season with Salt

Cook the Pulao

Garnish and Serve

Comments (0)

You might also like

Paneer Masala - Restaurant/Dhaba Style

Indian · North Indian

55 Minutes

Medium

Chole Masala - Quick & Easy Chickpea Curry

Indian · North Indian

45 Minutes

Easy

Crispy Spicy Onion Paratha

Indian · North Indian

45 Minutes

Medium

Paneer Paratha with Green Chutney

Indian · North Indian

40 Minutes

Medium

Meat Ball Curry – North Indian Style

Indian · North Indian

45 Minutes

Medium

Chicken Curry – Indian Style

Indian · North Indian

45 Minutes

Medium