Steamed Vegetable Modur Pulaw with Aromatic Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

A fragrant Kashmiri-style sweet and savory rice pilaf with steamed vegetables, dried fruits, and warming spices. This Indian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs basmati rice, carrot, green beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1/2 cup, chopped green beans
• 1/2 cup peas
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 3 green cardamoms
• 3 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp saffron strands
• 3 tbsp warm milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup golden raisins

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes; drain.
2. Step 2: Warm 3 tbsp milk and soak 1/4 tsp saffron strands in it for 10 minutes to infuse color.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 3 green cardamoms, 3 cloves, and 1 bay leaf; sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add diced 1 medium carrot, 1/2 cup chopped green beans, and 1/2 cup peas; sauté gently for 3 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
5. Step 5: Stir in the drained rice, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar; cook for 2 minutes to coat the grains with ghee and spices.
6. Step 6: Pour in 3 cups water and the saffron-infused milk; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
7. Step 7: Simmer gently for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, then turn off heat and let rest for another 10 minutes.
8. Step 8: Fluff rice gently with a fork and fold in 1/4 cup slivered almonds and 1/4 cup golden raisins. Serve warm as a fragrant side dish or main vegetarian meal.