Vegetable Pulav in Downtown Hamilton

Pure vegetarian · mild heat

Basmati cooked together with mixed vegetables and whole spices — cardamom, clove, bay and cumin — so the rice takes on aroma rather than sauce. Vegetable pulav is lighter than a biryani and easier to eat on its own, which is why it is our most-ordered dish from the Rice section.

Pure Vegetarian

Spice Level: Mild

Ready for pickup in about 15 mins

Pulav and biryani are often confused. A biryani is layered and finished separately; a pulav is cooked as one pot, with the rice absorbing the spiced liquid as it goes. That makes it gentler, quicker and better suited to eating alongside a curry rather than as a standalone showpiece.

We keep the vegetables cut large enough to stay recognisable and the spicing whole rather than ground, so nothing turns muddy. The grains come out separate and fragrant. It works as a light meal by itself or as the rice for the rest of the table.

How We Cook Vegetable Pulav

Whole spices go into hot ghee first so the aroma is released before the rice ever goes in, and the basmati is soaked so the grains lengthen instead of breaking. We cook it in one pot and let it rest before serving, which is what keeps the grains separate.

What to Eat It With

Excellent with kadhi or gujarati dal poured over it, and it is the rice we recommend alongside cheese butter masala. A papad on the side and a masala chaas to drink makes it a full meal.

When to Order Vegetable Pulav in Hamilton

A Lighter Meal

Substantial without being heavy, and perfectly good on its own with a bowl of kadhi.

Rice for the Table

The dish to order when several curries are coming and everyone needs rice.

Mild-Spice Guests

Aromatic rather than hot, so it suits anyone avoiding the Kathiyawadi chilli.

Why Hamilton Guests Love Our Vegetable Pulav

Whole Spices, Not Powder

Bloomed in ghee at the start so the aroma is fragrant rather than dusty.

Grains Stay Separate

Soaked basmati and a proper rest after cooking, so it never turns sticky.

Vegetables You Can See

Cut large enough to stay distinct instead of disappearing into the rice.

Vegetable Pulav — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between pulav and biryani?

A pulav is cooked in one pot with the rice absorbing the spiced liquid. A biryani is cooked separately and layered. Pulav is lighter and milder.

Is vegetable pulav spicy?

No. It is aromatic rather than hot, built on whole spices like cardamom, clove and cumin.

What goes well with vegetable pulav?

Kadhi or gujarati dal poured over it is the classic pairing. It also works as the rice alongside any of our curries.

Is vegetable pulav vegetarian?

Yes. Everything we cook is pure vegetarian — no meat, no fish and no egg.

Where to Find Our Vegetable Pulav in Hamilton

Shiv Shakti Kathiyawadi Restaurant is at 85 John St S in downtown Hamilton, a short walk from Corktown, Beasley, Durand and the Hamilton GO Centre. Here is the map, our phone number and our opening hours.

Shiv Shakti Kathiyawadi Restaurant

Address

85 John St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2C2, Canada

Phone

(905) 522-1555

Opening Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday – Thursday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday – Sunday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Service Options

Dine-in · Takeout · Online ordering with pickup in about 15 minutes

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Vegetable Pulav in Downtown Hamilton