Veg Pulao (basic)

 

Veg Pulao is a popular Indian one-pot rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, fresh vegetables, aromatic whole spices, and herbs. It is a simple yet flavorful meal that is widely prepared in homes and served at family gatherings, lunch boxes, and special occasions. This easy Veg Pulao recipe calculator helps you adjust ingredient quantities automatically based on the number of servings, making meal planning quick, accurate, and convenient. Whether you are cooking for a small family meal or a larger gathering, this tool ensures perfectly balanced flavors every time.

Veg Pulao Basic Recipe – Serving Calculator

Veg Pulao is a fragrant Indian one-pot rice dish made with basmati rice, fresh vegetables, whole spices, herbs, and ghee or oil. Use this calculator to adjust ingredients correctly based on the number of persons.

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time40 min

CourseLunch / Dinner

DietVegetarian

DifficultyEasy

Calories≈320 kcal / serving

MethodOne Pot / Cooker

Number of Persons Units

Optional Add-ons

Mint Leaves Cashews Potato Coriander Raisins Star Anise

Ingredients

Note: For fluffy and separate grains, soak basmati rice for 20–30 minutes and use a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio.

Preparation Steps

1. Wash basmati rice 2–3 times until the water runs clear.
2. Soak rice for 20–30 minutes and drain completely.
3. Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot.
4. Fry cashews until golden and keep aside.
5. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, pepper, and star anise.
6. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
7. Add sliced onions and cook until light golden.
8. Add green chilli and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 1 minute.
9. Add potatoes, carrots, beans, and green peas. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
10. Add mint and coriander leaves.
11. Add soaked rice and gently mix for 1 minute.
12. Add hot water and salt.
13. Pressure cook for 1 whistle or cook covered on low flame for 15–18 minutes.
14. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork.
15. Garnish with fried cashews and coriander.
16. Serve hot with raita, pickle, papad, or vegetable kurma.

Famous Info

• One of India's most popular one-pot rice dishes.
• Prepared using fragrant long-grain basmati rice.
• Suitable for lunch, dinner, parties, and festive meals.
• A lighter and healthier alternative to biryani.
• Best enjoyed with raita, kurma, pickle, or papad.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 4 g per serving.

 

Veg Pulao is a wholesome, comforting, and versatile rice dish that pairs wonderfully with raita, curry, pickle, or papad. Its combination of aromatic spices, fluffy basmati rice, and colorful vegetables makes it a favorite choice for both everyday meals and festive occasions. Use this serving calculator to scale the recipe effortlessly and enjoy restaurant-style Veg Pulao with consistent taste and texture for any number of people.