Brown Rice Pulao Brown rice as we all know is healthier than white rice what with the nutrients that are present in it. It can not only be boiled and eaten by itself with some gravy but also used to make pulao, biryani and even snacks. It is healthy, tasty and easy to cook. By Sanjeev Kapoor 11 Jun 2024 in Recipes Rice New Update Brown Rice Pulao Main ingredients Quick cooking brown Basmati rice, Ghee, Whole garam masala, Cumin seeds, Green chillies, Carrot, Cauliflower florets, French beans, Button mushrooms, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Green peas, Fresh coriander leaves Cuisine Indian Course Rice Prep time 25-30 minutes Cook time 25-30 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Vegetarian Ingredients 1½ cups quick cooking brown Basmati rice 2 tablespoons ghee 1 inch cinnamon 1 bay leaf 8-10 black peppercorns 5-6 cloves 2-3 green cardamoms 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2-3 green chillies, slit 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into ½ inch diamonds 8-10 small cauliflower florets 4-5 French beans, stringed and cut into ½ inch diagonal pieces 3-4 button mushrooms, quartered A pinch of red chilli powder A large pinch of turmeric powder Salt to taste ¼ cup shelled green peas 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves Fresh coriander sprig for garnish Boondi raita for serving Method Take quick cooking brown Basmati rice in a bowl, add sufficient water and wash for 2-3 times. Add sufficient water and soak for 25-30 minutes. Drain Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cinnamon, bay leaf, black peppercorns, cloves, green cardamoms and cumin seeds, mix and sauté till fragrant. Add green chillies, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add carrot, cauliflower florets, French beans and button mushrooms, nmix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add green peas and drained brown rice and mix with a light hand. Add 2½ cups hot water and mix well. Add coriander leaves, mix lightly, cover and cook on high heat for 15 minutes or till the rice is done. Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with boondi raita. #Button mushrooms #Carrot #Cauliflower florets #Cumin seeds #French beans #Fresh coriander leaves #Ghee #Green chillies #Green peas #Red chilli powder #Turmeric powder #Whole garam masala #Quick cooking brown Basmati rice Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article