A delectable rice recipe, Veg Protein Pulao is a healthy recipe ideal to serve as a main dish. Made with basmati rice and loaded with peas, tomatoes, soya nuggets, this vegetable recipe can be served with raita to make the experience even more delightful. The recipe is a flavored aromatic rice recipe made with basmati rice or long grain rice.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil

1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds and red chili powder

1 cinnamon stick

3–4 black peppercorns

1 small cardamom and finely chopped onion

2 cloves

½ teaspoon finely chopped green chilies

½ teaspoon Kasoori methi

1/2 tablespoon each of chopped ginger, chopped garlic

½ teaspoon turmeric and salt to taste

2 cups of chopped cauliflower, carrots, beans, and peas

100 gm sprouts

Method:

Add oil in a hot pan and then add cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and clove. Add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies to this and sauté. Add the beans, peas, sprouts, and carrots. Add salt, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder. Stir thoroughly and cover it with a lid for a few minutes. Keep the flame low. Add the cooked rice and kasoori methi to garnish. Serve it warm.