Wholesome Delight: Unveiling a Delectable Vegetable Rice Recipe

 Vegetable Rice Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup Basmati rice (or any preferred long-grain rice)

2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas, beans, corn - diced or sliced)

1 onion, finely chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch ginger, minced

2-3 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

4-5 whole black peppercorns

2-3 green cardamom pods

1 cinnamon stick

2 cups water or vegetable broth

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Flavorful Vegetable Rice: A Vegetarian Feast

Instructions:

Preparation:

Rinse the rice thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 20-30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil or ghee in a large pan or pot over medium heat.

Sautéing Aromatics:

Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, black peppercorns, green cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick to the hot oil/ghee. Let them sizzle for a few seconds until aromatic.

Stir in the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

Adding Vegetables:

Add the minced ginger and garlic to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Toss in the mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften slightly.

Cooking Rice:

Add the drained rice to the pan and gently mix it with the vegetables and spices.

Pour in the water or vegetable broth, add salt to taste, and give it a gentle stir.

Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Fluffing and Serving:

Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat. Let it sit covered for another 5 minutes.

After resting, remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Serve hot alongside your favorite side dish, raita, or salad. Enjoy your flavorful Vegetable Rice!

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our freshly prepared Vegetable Rice – a hearty and nutritious delight for all vegetarian food lovers! 🥕🍚✨ #VegetarianCuisine #HealthyEating The full recipe can be found on Asian Food Audit's YouTube Channel. Click here to watch the complete cooking tutorial.