Name: Vegetable Pulao Party
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati rice; 1 cup, chopped Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans); 1 small, sliced Onion; 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1-2, slit Green chilies; small quantities Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom); 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1.75 cups Water; 1 tbsp Oil or Ghee; to taste Salt; 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh coriander

Instructions

1. Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain. 2. Heat oil or ghee in a pot or pressure cooker. Add whole spices and let them release their aroma. 3. Add sliced onion and sauté until lightly browned. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cook for 1 minute. 4. Add mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. 5. Add the drained rice and gently mix. Pour in water and bring to a boil. 6. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes (or 1 whistle in a pressure cooker), or until all water is absorbed and rice is cooked. 7. Sprinkle with garam masala and fresh coriander. Fluff with a fork before serving.