VEG PULAV

INGREDIENTS :-


Basmati Rice - 2 cup
Onion - 1 cup
Ghee - 2tsp
Carrots - 1/2 cup
Potatoes - 1/2 cup
Peas - 1/2 cup
Cauliflower - 1/2 cup
Cashewnuts - 2 tbsp
Raisins - 1 tbsp
Salt To Taste
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp


MASALA :-


Ginger - 1 inch
Garlic - 5 cloves
Onions - 1 cup
Green chillies - 3
Cinnamon sticks - 2
Cloves - 3
Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
Cardamoms - 2


METHOD :-


1. Soak rice for half an hour.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee is a pan, fry cashew nuts and raisins. Keep aside.
3. Heat the remaining ghee in thick bottomed vessel and fry the ground paste for 10 minutes. Add the vegetables and mix well.
4. Cook until the masala separates from oil and vegetables gets tender. Add turmeric powder.
5. Now add rice, salt, four cups of water and stir well. Cover and cook until the rice is done on slow flame.
6. Just before serving take the rice in serving bowl, add the nuts and mix well.


Serve vegetable pulao hot with raita.