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20-Min Vegetable Pulao with Eggs & Chutney

Fragrant basmati rice spiked with cumin, loaded with peas and carrots, served with soft-boiled eggs and quick tomato chutney. One skillet, one pot, 20 minutes start to finish.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
410
Protein
12g
20-Min Vegetable Pulao with Eggs & Chutney
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 whole eggs
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ¾ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¾ cup tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add eggs and cook 6 minutes for soft-boiled, then transfer to ice water.

  2. 2

    Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle, ~30 seconds, then stir in carrots.

  4. 4

    Cook carrots for 2 minutes, then add rice and stir constantly for 1 minute until grains are coated and fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour 2 cups water into the skillet, add salt and pepper to taste, then bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer for 12 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Stir in peas and cilantro in the last minute.

  7. 7

    Peel eggs, halve them, and arrange on top of pulao. Spoon tomato chutney (diced tomatoes mixed with salt and cilantro) alongside.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium saucepan with lid
  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • small bowl for ice bath

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