10-Minute Vegetable Pulao
Aromatic basmati rice with peas, carrots, and warm spices in one pot. Ready in 10 minutes using pre-cooked rice for a weeknight win.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice (about 2 cups)
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ whole lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds. You'll smell the warm spice.
- 3
Add frozen peas and carrots, stir for 2 minutes until they warm through and brighten.
- 4
Add cooked rice and garam masala, breaking up clumps with a spoon. Stir for 2 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and stir once. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10–12 inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
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