Chettinad Vegetable Pulao is a classic South Indian way of making rice. The spices are a unique blend of saunf (fennel seeds), black peppercorns with the addition of baby onions, ginger and garlic which add to the taste.
This Pulao is made with Basmati rice, which is aged & matured naturally for 24 months for its soft shiny look & sweet taste. Serve the Chettinad Vegetable Pulao along with Tomato Onion Raita and Vegetable Kurma for lunch or dinner.
Did You know: Using olive oil in everyday cooking has a whole lot of health benefits. Apart from the reduced fat in the oil and numerous health benefits, it not only makes the food taste great but also does not alter the original taste of Indian food.
If you like this recipe, you can also try Pulao Recipes such as:
Cuisine: Chettinad
Course: Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker, Mortar Pestle Set Natural Stone, Hard Anodised Frying Pan / Omelette Pan
Cooks in 45 M
Total in 60 M
To begin making the Chettinad Vegetable Pulao, first prepare the entire ingredient like chopping the vegetables and getting all the ingredients measured and keeping it handy. Soak the rice for 30 minutes.
Pound the ginger and garlic in a pestle and mortar and keep aside.
Into the pressure cooker, add a tablespoon of Figaro Olive Oil. Add the ginger garlic and saute for a few seconds. Add the chopped pearl onions, saute until softened and not caramelized.
Once the onions are softened, add in the spices, the powder, rice and vegetables. Add water, salt to taste and cover the pressure cooker. Cook for 3 to 4 whistles and turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
Once the pressure has released, open the cooker, stir in Figaro Extra Virgin Olive oil to add to the flavor and serve warm.
Serve the Chettinad Vegetable Pulao along with Tomato Onion Raita and Vegetable Kurma for lunch or dinner.