One Pot Masala Vegetable Rice Recipe
Description:
This One Pot Masala Vegetable Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines simple vegetables like carrots, beans, and cabbage with aromatic spices. Prepared in a pressure cooker, this dish brings the essence of a biryani without the complexity of ground masalas. Perfect for beginners, it comes together in less than 45 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner option.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1-inch Ginger, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- 1 cup Rice, washed
- 1/4 cup Carrots (Gajjar), chopped
- 1/4 cup Green beans (French Beans), chopped
- 1/4 cup Cabbage (Patta Gobi/ Muttaikose), thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups Water (for cooking rice)
- Chopped Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, for garnish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
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Prep Vegetables: Start by preparing all the vegetables—chop the carrots, beans, and cabbage, and set them aside.
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Cook Spices: In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, reduce the flame to low and add cumin seeds. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the finely chopped ginger, garlic, and onions, cooking until the onions turn soft and translucent.
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Add Tomatoes & Spices: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and become mushy. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala powder. Mix everything well, ensuring the spices coat the onion and tomato mixture evenly.
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Add Rice & Vegetables: Add the washed rice, chopped carrots, green beans, and cabbage (and peas, if using). Stir gently to coat the rice and vegetables with the spices.
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Cook the Rice: Pour in 2 cups of water and season with salt. Close the lid of the pressure cooker, increase the flame to high, and cook until 2 whistles are heard. Lower the heat and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally.
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Serve: Once the pressure has released, open the cooker and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve this fragrant One Pot Masala Vegetable Rice with a refreshing Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or a simple Tadka Raita for a complete and satisfying meal.
This easy, flavorful rice dish is perfect for a midweek dinner or a busy lunch.
