One-Pot Veg Pulao in 30 Mins | Fluffy & Flavorful with Mahaa Avanti Pot

• 1 cup Basmati Rice (soaked for 30 mins) 

• 1½ cups Mixed Vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato) 

• 1 Large Onion (thinly sliced) 

• 1 Tomato (chopped) 

• 2 Green Chillies (slit) 

• 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil 

• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste 

• 1 Bay Leaf 

• 1-inch Cinnamon Stick 

• 2 Cloves 

• 1 Cardamom 

• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder 

• 1 tsp Garam Masala 

• Salt to taste 

• 2 cups Water 

• Fresh coriander & mint (for garnish) 

1. Heat the Avanti Pot: 
Add ghee/oil and heat over medium flame on gas or induction. Sauté bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. 

2. Sauté Onions & Veggies: 
Add onions and sauté till golden. Stir in green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till soft.

3. Mix Spices & Vegetables: 
Add turmeric, garam masala, salt, and the chopped vegetables. Sauté for 2–3 minutes. 

4. Add Rice & Water: 
Drain soaked rice and add it to the pot. Gently mix without breaking the grains. Add 2 cups water.

5. Cook Covered: 
Close the lid and cook on low flame for 12–15 minutes till rice is fully done and water is absorbed. 

6. Rest & Fluff: 
Let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander and mint.