Vegetable pulo

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

Wash and soak the rice for about 15 minutes.
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