Basmati rice 2 cup
Water 4 cup
Mixed vegetable 2 cup
Cardamom 4
Star anise 1
Clove 5
Bay leaves 2
Butter 2-3 Tbsp
Ginger 1 small piece
Garlic 3 cloves
In a heavy bottom pan Heat butter add the whole spices and fry.
Add chopped ginger garlic and sliced onion fry well.
Add the drained rice and fry for about 2-3 minutes. Add 2 cups of mixed vegetables. ( carrots, peas Green beans, Corn,potatoes etc. I did not use peas and potatoes with this pulao.
Add 4 cups of water and let it boil. Once it starts boiling add a tsp lemon juice and salt and mix well. cover the pot with a lid and cook under low heat. until rice reaches the desired consistency. Or until the water is absorbed. leave it covered for another 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the rice .
Enjoy with a Raita
