You can add as many vegetables as you want. And you can also add brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice in the recipe to make it healthier. I like adding some roasted cashews & raisins for an extra crunch. For more recipes, here is a list of 93 Indian rice recipes that you can try by Swasthi’s recipes. You can serve pulao as a side dish with some curries like butter paneer, malai kofta, etc. It also goes great with some yogurt and Indian pickle or green chutney. This is such a flavorful rice option that you would want to make it again and again.
VEGETABLE NAVRATAN PULAO INGREDIENTS
RICE: You can use any grain of your choice like brown rice, white rice, or quinoa, etc. You need rice to be rinsed & soaked. VEGETABLES: You can add any veggies of your choice. I have used onions, potatoes, carrots, peas, bell peppers, cauliflower, and french beans. SPICES: For this recipe, you’ll only need whole spices. I have used bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamons, and cloves to make rice extra flavorful & aromatic. NUTS: Cashews, raisins, and grated pistachios go great for the recipe. I have used fried cashews and garnished the rice with pistachios on the top. PANEER: I have grilled the paneer for the recipe. You can also add fried paneer too, that will makes rice more delicious.
HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE NAVRATAN PULAO
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Navratan Pulao Healthy?
Navratan Pulao has lots of veggies as well as nuts. You can add any variety of veggies to it & it will taste amazing. All the vegetables & nuts are fried in ghee so the recipe is not that healthy. You can add olive oil to the recipe to reduce the fat content. You can also add quinoa or brown rice for a healthier pulao.
How to store Navratan Pulao?
Like any other Indian recipe, you can store Navratan Pulao in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. For longer storage, you can store it in the freezer. You can store the pulao in the freezer for 1-2 months & it will still remain good. When re-using, defrost pulao in the refrigerator overnight & heat in the microwave or in the pan until it is hot.
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