Simple Microwave Vegetable Pulao

Total Time: 53 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 33 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup long-grain basmati rice, washed and soaked in water for 30 minutes
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped
• 2 green chilies
• 1/2 tablespoon garam masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• salt

Recipe

• 1 cook the rice with water on high power level for 16 minutes in a microwave proof dish.
• 2 in another microwave proof dish, cook the mixed vegetables in 1/2 cup water for 8 minutes on medium high power level.
• 3 heat oil in a small pot. toss in the onion and chillies and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
• 4 add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder in another bowl.
• 5 cook for 5 minutes on high heat.
• 6 add the cooked rice and veggies to this masala and mix well.
• 7 remove and serve hot with cucumber-tomato raita.
• 8 enjoy!