Quick One Pot Vegetable Rice Recipe

Looking for a vibrant and healthy meal to whip up on busy mornings? This Quick One Pot Vegetable Rice is your answer! Bursting with colorful veggies and gentle spices, it comes together in no time and is perfect for lunch boxes or weeknight dinners. Unlike more involved pulao recipes, this version is fuss-free—just a bit of sautéing and a quick simmer, and you’ll have fluffy, flavor-packed rice with tender, crunchy vegetables in every bite. Pair it with chilled raita, tangy dal, or enjoy it all on its own for a nourishing treat.

The beauty of this mix veg rice lies in its flexibility: use whatever vegetables you have on hand, and don’t shy away from adding your favorite spices. Basmati rice soaks up the subtle aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf, delivering an inviting fragrance. This dish is a wonderful way to use up leftover veggies and is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Whether for a speedy breakfast, hearty lunch, or light dinner, Quick One Pot Vegetable Rice satisfies every craving for comfort and convenience.

Quick One Pot Vegetable Rice

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By Malini Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 9 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tsp oil
• 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
• 1 inch cinnamon (dalchini)
• 2 pods cardamom (elachi)
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 5 beans, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 tbsp peas (matar)
• 1/4 capsicum, chopped
• 1 cup basmati rice, soaked 20 minutes
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pan and add bay leaf, cinnamon, and cardamom. Sauté until fragrant.

2

Add finely chopped onion and slit green chilli; cook until the onion turns translucent.

3

Add chopped beans, carrot, peas, and capsicum. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 minutes, keeping them crisp.

4

Gently fold in the soaked basmati rice and toast it for 2 minutes.

5

Pour in water, salt, and lemon juice. Stir, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.

6

Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes to finish steaming.

7

Fluff the rice and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Notes

Tips:
Use freshly soaked basmati rice for best texture, but leftover rice can work in a pinch—just fluff it before adding., Chop veggies small and evenly for quick, uniform cooking., Aim to keep vegetables slightly crisp for added texture and better taste., This rice is delicious by itself but also pairs beautifully with raita, dal, or a tangy pickle.