Veg pulao recipe:-
First wash and soak 1cup basmati rice in 2 cups water.In a heavy pan heat 1 teaspoon ghee and 2teaspoon oil.Add whole spices 1dry bay leaf, 2 cloves, 2green cardamoms ,1 cinnamon stick, 1star anise, 1mace flower and 6-8 cashews.Fry until cashews are golden brown.
Add 2 green chillies slit cut along with 1 large onion finely sliced
Fry onions until translucent and add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste.Cook for 2-3 mins until there is no raw smell.
Next add ½ cup mixed vegetable chopped (1small carrot, 4-5 french beans ,1 small potato and handful of green peas- fresh/frozen.
Cook for 3-4 mins and then add ¼
Cup finely chopped mint in for another minute.
Add water used to soak basmati rice.
Let the water come to a rolling boil, add salt as needed.
Now add soaked basmati rice and mix well.
Cook covered on medium flame for 4-5 mins and then reduce the heat,continue cooking covered for 10-12 mins until the rice is soft & cooked.
Let it rest for 5-10 mins before fluffing it up with a fork.
Serve hot with any side dish of your choice.I served it with soya 65 fry.
