Desi Vegetable Pilau

Name: Desi Vegetable Pilau
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, soaked & boiled; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 tomato, finely chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp green chili paste; 1 carrot, cut into small cubes; 6 French beans, chopped; 6 small potatoes; 1/2 cup fresh peas; 1 tsp coriander-cumin powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder; to taste Salt; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp rose water; 1 pinch yellow food colour or saffron; 1 tbsp melted ghee; 1/2 cup water

Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

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A delicious and aromatic desi-style vegetable pilau made with
Fluffy basmati rice, colorful vegetables, and flavorful spices layered together for a rich homemade taste. Finished with rose water, saffron color, and ghee, this comforting rice dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or special family meals.

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Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

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#May2027
#DesiVegetablePilau #VegetablePilau #PilauRice #RiceRecipes #HomemadeFood #ComfortFood #DesiFood #VegRice #BasmatiRice #OnePotMeal #FlavorfulRice #Cookpad

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Ingredients

45 minutes

3-4 servings

1 cupbasmati rice, soaked & boiled
2onions, finely chopped
1tomato, finely chopped
1 tbspginger-garlic paste
1 tbspgreen chili paste
1carrot, cut into small cubes
6French beans, chopped
6small potatoes
1/2 cupfresh peas
1 tspcoriander-cumin powder
1/4 tspblack pepper powder
1 tspKashmiri chili powder
to tasteSalt
1/2 tspcumin seeds
2 tbspoil
1 tbsprose water
1 pinchyellow food colour or saffron
1 tbspmelted ghee
1/2 cupwater

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
Add finely chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili paste. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.
Add carrot, French beans, potatoes, and fresh peas. Mix well and cook for 3–4 minutes.
2

Add coriander-cumin powder, black pepper powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt. Mix everything nicely so the vegetables are coated with masala.
Pour in 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook until the vegetables become tender and the gravy thickens slightly.
3

In the same pot, spread a layer of boiled rice first. Then add a layer of vegetable gravy. Cover with the remaining rice on top.
Sprinkle rose water, yellow food colour or saffron, and melted ghee over the rice.
Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes so the flavors blend beautifully.
Serve hot with raita, salad, or pickle.

Tips

Soak basmati rice before cooking for long and fluffy rice grains.

Do not overmix the rice while layering to avoid breaking the grains.

Cook on low heat after layering so the
rice absorbs all the flavors beautifully.

You can use saffron instead of food colour for a richer aroma and taste.

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Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

on May 28, 2026 21:25

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Hi there! l' m Gurpal Kaur ubhi, a passionate home cook who finds joy in experimenting with flavors and creating delicious dishes. cooking for me is more than just preparing meals it's about sharing love, memories and creativity on plate.From comforting classic to exciting new recipes, l love exploring different cuisines and adding my personal touch.Wheter it's a quick weekday meal or a feast for family and friends, I believe every dish has a story to tell. The best recipes are made with love and shared with joy, whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, I hope my recipes inspire you to cook, taste and share the magic of homemade meals.join me on this flavourful journey and let's inspire each other, one recipe at a time and let's cook with love.