A One-Pot, Kid-Approved Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes
Looking for a quick, veggie-loaded dinner that even picky eaters will ask for seconds of? This broccoli pulav is a fragrant, one-pot rice dish made with whole spices, ghee, and a colorful mix of vegetables. It’s the kind of comfort food that sneaks in extra nutrition without anyone noticing — perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
Why You’ll Love This Broccoli Pulav
- One pot, minimal cleanup — everything cooks together in a pressure cooker
- Ready in under 20 minutes
- Kid-friendly — a great way to get broccoli onto picky plates
- Naturally vegetarian and easy to customize with your favorite veggies
Ingredients
- Ghee
- Fennel seeds
- Cloves
- Cinnamon stick
- Cashews (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup capsicum, diced
- ½ cup potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 cup basmati rice, washed and soaked
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Temper the spices. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add fennel seeds, cloves, and cinnamon, and let them sizzle until fragrant. Add cashews at this stage if using.
- Sauté the vegetables. Add the broccoli, capsicum, and potatoes. Sauté until slightly cooked but still a little firm.
- Add ginger-garlic paste. Stir it in and sauté until the vegetables are well coated and the raw smell fades.
- Add the rice. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice, along with salt to taste. Mix gently so the rice doesn’t break.
- Pressure cook. Close the lid and cook for three whistles.
- Serve hot. Let the pressure release naturally, fluff the rice gently, and serve hot with raita or a curry of your choice — a kids’ favorite combo!
Serving Suggestions
Pair this pulav with cool cucumber raita for a balanced, comforting meal, or serve alongside a simple curry for extra protein. It also works well packed into lunchboxes .
Have you tried this broccoli pulav? Let us know in the comments how it turned out!
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