Vegetarian Pilau

🥘 Vegetarian Pilau

A Quick & Flavorful Breyani Alternative

Skip the hours spent on traditional breyani — this Vegetarian Pilau is your go-to shortcut! Ready in under an hour, it’s buttery, hearty, and packed with flavour. Perfect for fasting days or when you need a quick, satisfying meal with all the comfort of a breyani… minus the effort.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp @papasspicecafe Ghee

• 1 @papasspicecafe Cinnamon Stick

• 1 tbsp @papasspicecafe Crushed Garlic

• 1 tbsp @papasspicecafe Vadivoh

• 1 chopped onion

• 2 fresh green chillies, sliced

• 1 green pepper, chopped

• ½ tray mushrooms, chopped

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 tsp @papasspicecafe Jeera Powder

• 1 tsp @papasspicecafe Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp @papasspicecafe Garam Masala

• 250g soya prawns (prepared in air fryer)

• Pre-cooked basmati rice (leftovers work best)

• Pinch of yellow food colouring

• 2 potatoes (air-fried until golden)

👩‍🍳 Method

1. In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee with crushed garlic and the cinnamon stick until fragrant.

2. Add vadivoh, chopped chillies, and onion, allowing the ghee to absorb their flavours.

3. Stir in the green pepper, mushrooms, and peas, and let the vegetables fry gently.

4. Season with Jeera Powder, Turmeric, and Garam Masala. Let the spices toast with the vegetables for 3–5 minutes.

5. Combine the cooked vegetable mix with your pre-cooked basmati rice. Sprinkle a pinch of food colouring over the top for that classic breyani look.

6. Gently fold in the air-fried potatoes and soya prawns, then drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee over everything.

7. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 180°C for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavours to come together beautifully.

🍽️ Serving Tip

Serve hot with Papas Pickles, a cool raita, or a simple salad for a complete meal!