Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

Basmati Rice 3 cups

Onion 2 (Medium, Sliced)

Tomato 2 (Medium, Finely chopped)

Carrot 1

Beans 15nos

Potato 1

Peas 100gms

Cinnamon 2 sticks

Clove 6

Salt

Masala (Grind)

Pudina 1/2 cup

Coriander Leaves 1/2 cup

Green Chilli 3-4

Ginger 3"

Garlic 6 Pods (Big)

Garam Masala 1 tsp

Cooking Method

Soak rice for half an hour

Heat oil, add clove and cinnamon.

Add onions, fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the ground masala and fry till the raw smell goes. Add salt.

Add tomato and fry till the oil seperates. Add all the chopped vegetables, fry for 4-5 minutes.

Add the soaked rice and ghee, fry for a couple of minutes.

Add water in the propotion of 1:11/2 (For one cup of rice, add 1 and half cup of water).

Bring the entire mixture to boil, Reduce the flame, Keep the vessel on a tava. This ensures uniform cooking and gives a dum effect.

Ensure heat does not escape from the vessel. Cook for 15-20 min or till rice is cooked.

Cooking Time 1 hour

Serves 3-4