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    1. I have mentioned it in the post — cucumber raita, onion raita, or boondi raita all go really well with this veg pulao. You can choose any based on your taste preference.

  1. This has become my go to recipe since discovering it a few years ago…everyone loves it! Thank you so much!

  2. veg pulao it’s one of the most handy simple and tasty rices, that for me honestly is as good and filling as a side dish as it is as a full meal.

    i make sure this veg recipe is part of my weekly menu at least once or twice. it is so easy to make and for the rush days it’s just perfect. when is my full meal i add little extra ghee or even a bit of coconut oil, it just makes it very interesting too.. a veg pulao, a salad and a simple fruit make a light and delightful meal for me

    thank you again for this simple and tasty recipe….5 stars

  3. Tried this and it turned out to be awesome, all liked it and quick to make. Thank you so much, I take help from your site whenever there is special occasion! All receipes are well explained and turned out superb in taste each time!

  4. Hello, Today I made this for lunch. It tasted well but I guess I added a little more water. I realised that your water measurement was for the cooker version as you have mentioned. I made it in an open pan. Can you please tell how much water to keep to cook in an open pot? Also, does soaking the rice for more than 30 minutes also affect the texture of the rice? TIA!

    1. hi sukanya, did you cover the pan or pot with a lid? i have mentioned the water amount for a pot or a pan with lid covered. you can add use the ratio of 1:1.5 to 2 for both rice and water respectively. here the rice is presoaked for 30 minutes. if you soak rice for more than 30 minutes, then the water to be added will be less. the amount of water to be added also depends on the quality of rice. some basmati rice grains need less water as compared to some other varieties. hope this helps.

  5. Your recipe seems to be great though I din’t try it yet.Is the ratio of rice:water required always the same,that is 2:1 if we cook veg pulao or biryani it in a pan as this is the greatest hindrance I face while preparing it.

    1. thanks. the ratio of 2:1 is not the same always. most rice grains including basmati rice works well with this ratio, but depending on the quality and strain of rice, the ratio will change. for some rice varieties, 1.5:1 works well. for some 2.5:1 works. so when you buy a certain variety or brand of rice, experiment the first few times with the water ratios and then you will know which ratio is the best for that particular brand or variety of rice. hope this helps.

  6. Superb way to guide. I usually prepare pulao from my self experience, but this time I referred ur page and prepared pulao for a larger number of guests, and it came out perfect! Thanks to you!

    1. for making recipes, a step by step format in pictures is more helpful than videos. though videos are popular while cooking a process photo shots help. that said making videos requires a team. for one person to make and edit professional videos is too time-consuming. maybe when i have a staff i can make videos.

  7. I tried your receipe it was great experience..The result was awesome and mouthwatering..The aroma was so that neighbour asked what I was preparing. THANKS A LOT5 stars

  8. Hiiii diiii…aaj m kafi time baad apki site p aayi hu…but i love your recepies…..a big thank u for dum biryani…..m usko bhut baar bnati hu….thanks a lot diiii…god bless

  9. I made this last night and added zuchini, cauliflower and baby potatoes, since these were the veggies I had, and the saffron you suggested. It was very tasty. Thanks for all your recipes that are so easy to follow.5 stars

    1. thanks melie. pulao can be made with various mix vegetables. usually i also add vegetables which are there in the kitchen. saffron gives a good aroma and flavor. welcome and happy cooking.

  10. The water to be used in this recipe,is it normal water or should we boil water and then use it.5 stars

      1. Thankyou so much for your reply.I boiled water and added the boiled water directly.Maybe that is why the rice grains were not separate and looked liked kichdi.5 stars

        1. welcome beena ????. thanks for letting me. if you use boiled water, the cut down on the cooking time. you can also add less water if using boiled water. sometimes i just cook plain rice with boiled water. so the time taken is less.

  11. All these recipies in the site are very helpful and easy to make and serve. Having a nice taste. It encourages the cooking. I am so happy for finding the site. Thank you very much for this useful site. It will be very useful for everyone

  12. Hello Dassana,
    Have tried many of your recipes.. All are very neatly explained… Yesterday tried veg pulao and as usual this also came very well.. Thank you very much

  13. I wanted to surprise my mom on her birthday and thought of cooking something from her favorite list…thank u for the recipe…its very prompt and easy….ur help means a lot to me..my mom is very happy…5 stars

  14. I have made veg pulav but measurment pf water is not perfect. Plz tell me how many water will be for 1 glass of rice? Plz tell me fast.4 stars

    1. mayuri, for cooking rice always use 1:2 ratio of rice to water. so for 1 glass of rice, you can use 2 glasses water. this ratio also depends on the quality of rice and if soaking is done or not. so if a rice is pre-soaked for 30 minutes, then you can use 1.5 to 1.75 glass of water.

  15. Hello Maàm , today i’m very much upset. Actually I’m a teenager and I’m good in sweet dishes but salty…. every time ya to spices me garbar ho
    jaygi ya kabhi salt kam ho jayga and all these down my confidence. to kya main kbhi achchi cook ban paungi?

    1. with practice and experiences, any one can cook amazing recipes. one just needs patience, practice and perseverance. for salt, first always add less and then you can taste the dish and add more salt if required. for addition of spices, you will learn this through practice.

  16. Hii..actually i want to ask as you have not mentioned..the elaichi laung and kalimirch…this spices have to be crushed a little or not….i tried without crushing..but it was not so aromatic…so my mom says i was suppose to crush these spices a little..because Boro people like fragrance…so is it needed to crush.

    1. i generally do not crush the spices when adding to pulao. but yes if you crush them a bit, then the fragrance is more. the sensitiveness of the aroma of garam masala differs from person to person. i know some people who cannot stand aroma of garam masala. while for some, even this much that i have added is less. agree with what you say. so you can crush and add.

  17. I grew up eating boring rice and beans. My co-worker in India said she brought Veg Pulao to their pot luck today. I had no idea what that was so I asked for the recipe and she said she does not cook so did not know (imaging that). I google it and came across your recipe which I read in details, it seems so wonderful and easy to follow. I will find the ingredients in local Indian store and make it ASAP. Thank you so much for sharing with the graphic details Dassana. I will check out your other recipes as well, I can not wait…

    Juan5 stars

  18. I have been searching for a yummy pulao recipe. This one is too satisfying. U r gifted Dassana.

  19. Pulao is aromatic and delicious. I did notice that carrots is mentioned twice in the ingredient list, I realized one of it should be potato when I saw the pics. Thanks for the lovely recipe. You’re recipes are the best!5 stars

    1. I am wondering how jeera and sha jeera can be substituted for each other in this recipe. They taste completely different to me.

      1. yes they taste different. but in recipes like these, they can be replaced for each other. though they are not substitutes of each other, but a replacement.

  20. Very good explanation. Helped me to prepare pulao for the first time. It really came out good. Thank you !!!!

  21. I tried this recipe. But it didn’t turn out good. 🙁 rice was not that puffed! I used basmati rice but still it looked like khichdi! Not pulav! 🙁

    1. sheetal, did the rice cook well. how much water did you add? depending on the quality of rice, you can add from 2.5 to 3 cups of water. also the rice has to be rinsed very well before cooking.

  22. Hi…can we avoid the 7 spices which u have mentioned.. As we don’t use these… Or..Which is more important from above spices.

    1. which 7 spices are you referring to. there are 10 spices listed. from these 10, you can skip black cardamom, star anise, stone flower and black pepper.

  23. Awesome recipe like always..I have been following your recipes for months now. Thank you for making cooking a simpler task?

  24. Another of your wonderful recipes tried and ‘tasted’! Thank you Ma’am. It turned out awesome!

  25. Its great! Its really helpful for my Indonesian girlfriend who is learning Indian recipes. The pictures given are very useful and tasteful.5 stars

  26. Hi,

    Tried this pulav but felt little less spicy..even after adding 3 green chillies crushed with ginger & garlic. should i trying adding slit green chilles instead of grinding it..suggestions pls..

    1. this pulao is not spicy. for more spice, you will have to increase the number of green chilies. slit green chilies won’t make it spicy. you can use green chilies which are spicy and hot. these are usually dark green in color and of small to medium length. also you can add some red chili powder too.

      1. Thank you so much Dasanna…!! very clearly answered..If I had to add red chilli powder for 1 cup of rice..how much I should add it..

  27. Hello..wantd to ask if i can ise capsicum and french beans along with potatoes and peas…will it change the taste…

    1. kavya yes it would change the taste as capsicum has a strong flavor and french bean has a mild taste. you could try them and let us know as all mixed veggies give different taste and flavor 🙂 hope this help’s you.

  28. Hi Dassana,

    First of all, a big big thank you..Whatever cooking I know is only because of you. You are my God of cooking!!!
    I have tried many of your recipes and all of them were just awesome….Veg pulao is my favorite and its loved by everybody at home…
    thank you so much again.

  29. Thank u my dear….. All ur recipes are just awesum
    And those step by step pics are just like a cherry on the cake..5 stars

  30. Hi Dassana,

    i never ever tried cooking untill recently after i got married..
    You are a life saver and my Hero!!
    Your recipes are simple and easy to follow and amazingly delicious…
    the small details and whole garam masala pics are an absolute blessing for me as i am still in the phase where i google to confirm masala names and images???
    Thanks a ton and god bless you. Cant wait to try out your other recipes ?

    1. thankyou so much trupti for your kind and honest words:) we are pleased to know this. you are welcome, god bless you. surely try other recipes and let us know hot were they?

  31. Hi Dassana,
    I never ever tried to cook untill recently after i got married.
    You are my hero… Your recipes are simple and easy yet soooooooo delicious ?, the photographs and the details that you added are a blessing. Its so convenient for someone like me to identify the whole garam masala without using google images… ??
    Thank you for your amazing recipes…
    And God bless you..

  32. Thanks a lot for this wonderful recipe… I tried this & came out really well… Everybody at my home loved it.. Continue ur good work 🙂

  33. Probably one of the best recipes I have come across! Especially the steps which are clear and easy to do and candid too! I am encouraged to look into other recipes of yours. Thanks a lot5 stars

  34. Hei ..dr ..ur dishes are just fabulus ….m asking can i make the same recipie in low flame and in dum . Just like biriani…5 stars

  35. Hi
    Thanks for the reciepe.i followed this receipe.but while cooking my vegetables did cook properly.they were still kacchi. what should i do now.
    Thanks5 stars

  36. Hi. Thanks for the step to step procedure for the pulav recipe. Please let me know which brand basmati rice have u taken in the picture. And if im making it in pressure cooker or non stick pan, how much water wl i put?

    1. welcome ranjitha. i don’t remember. probably its organic brand. generally depending on the quality of rice you can add 1.5 to 2 cups of water for one cup of rice.

  37. Nice … teach to All recipes … u have any new idea about … vegpulao

    Thanks
    Regards
    Swati Ritesh Nawale

  38. i made this for lunch , turned out really good. My guests loved it too. Two recipes tried and tested from your blog… Eager to try so many more 🙂 thank you so much dassana

  39. For veg pulao in pressure cooker recipe, how much time ( whistles ) should I allow? Thanks.

    1. Welcome, Dr. Sunil. please check this recipe of veg pulao in pressure cooker posted on the blog. pressure cooking for 2 whistles will give you an al dente texture. for a softer texture pressure cook for 3 whistles. but varies from rice to rice.

  40. Hello..ur receipes r easy to understand…I really appreciate…I just wanted to know…that…my family doesn’t like these khade masale…while eating pulao….can they b seprated after there fragrance…get mixed with the oil…or. somethingelse..u may suggest…thanku…

  41. really very nice and delicious recipe. i have tried this recipe. it was very tasty. .
    thanks for nice sharing.

  42. Namaste,
    Thank you for sharing this recipe with pictures it help me so much I just have a question. I bought biryani pulav masala should I still put all the whole spices before.?5 stars

  43. Thank you once again for such a wonderful recipe i made pulao with leftover over and it turned out to be mind blowing its tastes like pulao we get in Hyderabad. Thnx so much and all ur recipes are like treasure thnx for helping out people who are new to cooking and also dying to eat tasty food. Ma’am thnk you.

  44. Hi dassana … even though we don’t know personally ur posts makes us feel like a family … ur work is just amazing what ever I think of cooking my hands automatically opens ur website… your posts are very easy to understand the recipe and Start cooking. .. keep up the good work5 stars

    1. thanks srujana for this sweet and positive feedback. felt good to read your comment. i am touched. even though we don’t know each other. but cooking is the connecting thread. happy cooking.

  45. Hai Dassana
    really appreciate your cooking website…has been great help for an amateur like me….thank you very much.I have an enquiry can this vege pulao be cooked in a rice cooker…and how do I go about it…
    thank you…May God bless you always

    1. yes can be made in the rice cooker. in a pan, just follow steps 1 to 9. then add the whole mixture in the rice cooker. add water + lime juice + salt. stir and steam the rice.

  46. Thanks a ton 😀 i am home alone so had to make something(tired of bahar ka khana kha kha k :/) The pulao is almost ready..hopefully it’ll be accha ^.^

  47. Hi Dasanna…your blog has become the go-to place for me, next to my mom…..Awesomesttttt recipies….Too bad this is veg recipes of india… I’d rather you start another nonveg recipes of india!!!…..guessing you are a vegetarian urself :-((((5 stars

  48. Very nice. Tried the peas pulav recipe. It was awesome. I will try this also. Thanks for very clear instructions..

  49. if i want to cook with 1kg rice using a pressure cooker. how much water i must use. i had never made so cooked more then 500g. So, please suggest me. I am using Broken KRT rice.

    1. you will have to use double the amount of water. but broken rice will cook faster and may take less water. so i would suggest you try cooking this rice with a much smaller quantity, like say 1 cup. then proceed with the bigger batch.

  50. Come out great…my mom loved it…thanks a lot for all the minute details u mention in ur blogs….my most loved blog site: -)

  51. I tried this recipe for lunch…was a big hit…thanks a lot…please keep posting more recipes.5 stars

  52. hi Dassana..greetings from Malaysia. I always order Pulao Rice whenever eating out a Kashmiri Restaurant here. Will try your recipe soon. Thanks : )

  53. Seeing the pulao only making my mouth watering.Thanks for the Recipe.. 🙂

    I will cook it for my wife…5 stars

  54. hi dassana I am always reading yr recipes but going to make now.i read all the comments and God bless you abundantly for all your hardwork and he will bless the work of your hands.

  55. Made this today with some tomato soup and boondi raita. It was a big hit! I made it with 1 cup of rice and 2 of mix veggies, which required 3 cups + 1 tablespoon of water. Sprinkled some cracked pepper when I was sauteeing the veggies for some more spice. Loved this recipe! Thanks so much for all the work you put into this site Dassana! I literally make something from it 3-4 evenings a week.5 stars

  56. I have tried most of your recipes and all have turned out superb you are really helping us to improve the taste in our kitchen. Wish you all the best and thank you5 stars

  57. Thanku so very much fr dis recipe… M a vry bad cook n nw m learin to cook. N my i tried ur pulav n my family loved it… Thnku so so so sooooo vry much5 stars

  58. Hi I always tried pulao and it always was a huge flop. But I must thank u immensely for the wonderful recipe that is bland enough for my sister and spicy enough for my husband. I tried adding a pich of pepper powder. It made it spicier but the pulao was simply delicious.thank u loads5 stars

    1. bisi bele bath recipe is in the pipeline. just trying to get marathi moggu here… a special spice that is used in bisi bele bath powder blend. its not easily available here. if not, then i will have to make without it.

  59. Hey,Dassana this recipe was really helpful for me..
    Ma first time made pulav really rocked..
    Thanks a ton..

  60. Grt presentation with simple recipe.. specially for youngesters like me can mk it fast in microwave… Thanx

  61. Lovely presentation of Pulav.. Well I have never used cauliflower in my pulav… Next tiem i am going to try it..