Veg Stir Fry Pulao / Stir Fry Pilaf / How To Make Veg Stir Fry Pulao

Stir fry means to fry vegetables rapidly over a high heat while stirring continuously. My today’s recipe is based on this principle. I have not used many vegetables. I like to keep it simple with not as much of spices that are put in the regular pulao.

Veg Stir Fry Pulao

 

It is my muma’s recipe and I am fond of it since my school days. It does not take much time and can be made in a jiffy. My muma always used just two veggies cauliflower and the green capsicum.

Cut the cauliflower into mini sized florets as then it would be cooked fast. Stir fry on medium to high flame. The cauliflower should turn a bit brown, do not burn up the cauliflower florets just roast it brown.  The roasted flavor takes the taste of the pulao to the next level.

For better understanding I have uploaded the video

Ingredients:

1 Cup Rice

½ kg Cauliflower (cut into small florets)

1 Green Capsicum (sliced)

3 tbsp Oil

1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

1 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Red Chilli powder

1 tsp Garam Masala powder

Coriander for garnishing

Salt

Method:

Cook the rice by which ever method is convenient to you. I always prefer by straining.

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds to it. 

heat oil and add cumin seeds 

Once the cumin seeds starts releasing its aroma and turns a little brown add turmeric powder to it.

add turmeric powder

 

Next put in the cauliflower followed by salt.

add cauliflower

add salt

Mix well and stir fry it till cooked. Stir it frequently else the cauliflower would burn up.

stir fry till cooked

Subsequently add the sliced capsicum and cook it also by stir frying. Do not overcook it. Maintain its crunch. Stir fry it not more than a minute.

add capsicum and stir fry

Then add in the red chilli powder and garam masala. Give it a nice mix.

add garam masala and red chilli powder

Mix well

Now its time to add in cooked rice. Mix it well.

add rice

Check and adjust salt if needed.

Mix well and again let it cook for a minute. So the rice would be completely covered with the spices.

mix well

Garnish it with coriander leaves.

garnish with coriander

Serve hot. I always like to have it with boondi raita and some onion salad.

Tips:

Lower the flame while adding turmeric powder. High flame would burn it and turn it black resulting in terrible odour and taste.

Do not overcook the vegetables always maintain its crunchiness.

So Foodies, go food-a-licious with this very easy and simple recipe and share your experiences with us via comments.