Indian Vegetable Pulao
Indian Vegetable Pulao is a fragrant, one-pot rice dish from the Indian subcontinent where long-grain basmati rice is gently cooked with a colorful medley of seasonal vegetables and a blend of whole and ground spices. It's a staple across North India and is often served as a main or side dish at festive occasions and everyday meals alike.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich meal from the rice, with moderate protein and fat coming from the vegetables and any added ghee or oil. A typical serving provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 µg RAE |
| Folate | 60 µg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pulao is celebrated for its 'dum' cooking technique, where the pot is sealed to steam the rice and vegetables together, allowing each grain to absorb the aromatic spices without becoming mushy. Nutritionally, it's a balanced one-dish meal that can easily be adapted to be vegan and is often paired with a yogurt-based raita to add probiotics and protein.
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