Vegatable Pulav

INGREDIENTS :

 1 tbsp ghee, melted

1 tsp cumin seeds

3 cardamom

1 bay leaf

3 cloves

3 small cinnamon sticks

2 green chilies, slit into two

20 mint leaves

1/4 cilantro, finely chopped

3/4 cup mixed vegetables (I used potatoes, carrot and green beans)

1 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 cup basmati rice, washed and soaked for 15 min and drained

1 1/3 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS :

Heat oil and ghee in a wide pan.

Add cloves, cinnamon, star anise, jeera, cashews, chili and ginger, one by one.

When cashews turn golden brown, add potato and chopped beans.

Close the lid, lower the heat and let it cook for 5-6 minutes.

Now add cabbage, carrot and capsicum.

Sprinkle sat, red chilli powder. Fry for 6-7 minutes.

Capsicum should not turn soft. It should be slightly crunchy