Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:

1 cup- Basmati rice, soaked

2 cups- Water

2 tbsp. Vegetable oil

1 tsp. Cumin seeds

1 stick- Cinnamon

4- Cloves

3- Cardamom

1- Onion, chopped

2- Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. Ginger, minced

Salt to taste

1 tsp. Coriander powder

½ tsp. Turmeric powder

2 cups mixed vegetables- Carrots, Beans, Potatoes

Coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

1. In a wide frying pan, heat the oil.

2. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom and cloves, saute on medium heat for a minute, or till the spices begin to sizzle.

3. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.

4. Add the vegetables and sauté for 5-6 minutes.

5. Add the salt, coriander powder, turmeric powder and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil on high heat.

6. Add rice and lower heat to medium and cover the pan half way once bubbles begin to form on the surface.

7. Cover the pan completely once the moisture has evaporated. Cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes or till the rice is done.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.