Guilt-Free Veg Pulao Recipe

Light, aromatic, and incredibly nourishing — this veg pulao recipe brings together wholesome vegetables, fragrant spices, and a clean protein upgrade! With Plantigo Plant Protein Powder for Muscle Gain, this high-nutrition version stays fluffy, flavorful, and energizing while ensuring it has more than 24 grams protein per serving. Whether you want a quick lunch, a comforting dinner, or a post-workout meal that tastes divine, this veg pulao recipe perfectly balances taste and clean fuel.

Ingredients

For the Pulao Base:

• 1 cup Basmati Rice (washed & soaked for 15 minutes)

• 1 medium Onion (sliced)

• 1 Tomato (chopped)

• 1 cup Mixed Veggies (carrot, peas, beans, capsicum)

• 2 Green Chilies (slit)

• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

• 1 tbsp Oil or Ghee

• 1 Bay Leaf

• 4–5 Black Peppercorns

• ½ inch Cinnamon Stick

• 2 Cloves

• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds

• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp Coriander Powder

• 1 tsp Garam Masala

• Salt to taste

For the Protein Boost:

• 1 scoop Plantigo Plant Protein Powder for Muscle Gain – Unflavoured

• 2–3 tbsp Water (to dissolve the protein smoothly)

• Fresh Coriander for garnish

Steps to Make the Guilt-Free Veg Pulao Recipe

1. Sauté the Aromatics:

Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle. Add sliced onions and cook until golden. Stir in ginger–garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.

2. Add Veggies and Spices:

Add tomatoes, mixed vegetables, green chilies, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

3. Mix in the Rice:

Add the soaked and drained rice. Gently toss to coat the grains with the masala. Sauté for a minute to enhance aroma.

4. Add Protein Boost:

In a small cup, dissolve 1 scoop of Plant Protein in water. Pour this mixture into the pan and stir lightly so it blends evenly. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes. This gives the veg pulao recipe a clean, invisible protein upgrade without altering flavor.

5. Cook the Pulao:

Pour 2 cups of hot water into the pan. Stir once, cover with a lid, and cook on low flame for 12–15 minutes until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.

6. Fluff and Serve:

Turn off the heat and let the pulao rest for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve warm with curd, raita, or a light salad.

Why You’ll Love This Guilt-Free Veg Pulao Recipe

• A comfort classic powered with Plant Protein for better satiety and clean nutrition.

• Perfectly spiced, veggie-rich, and it has more than 24 grams protein per serving.

• Quick, wholesome, and ideal for balanced meals without guilt.

This veg pulao recipe is colorful, nutritious, and beautifully enhanced with Plantigo Plant Protein Powder for Muscle Gain, giving your everyday meals a delicious, protein-forward twist!