Andhra Vegetable Pulav

Rice - Wash and soak 2 cups of Basmati Rice for ½ hour.

Masala - Heat a tbsp each of Ghee and Oil in a pan. Add ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds and ½ tsp of Shahjeera and let them splutter. Add 6 Cloves, 2” Cinnamon Stick, 5-6 Cardamoms and 2 Bay Leaves and toss them till a nice aroma arises.

Veggies - Add ½ cup of chopped French Beans, 1 cup of cubed Potatoes, 1 cup of cubed Carrots, 1 cup of Cauliflower florets, ¼ cup of Green Peas, ½ cup of chopped Capsicums and 3 Green Chillis, slit lengthwise. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add 2 tsp of Ginger Garlic paste and saute for a minute.

Pulav - Add soaked rice and fry for 2 minutes. Then add 2 tbsp of chopped Mint Leaves, 1 tbsp of Coriander Leaves, ¼ tsp of Garam Masala Powder and Salt to taste. Stir well and add Add 3¾ cups of Water and cover and cook till done.

Garnish - Fry 1 cup of sliced Onions in 2 tbsp of Oil till brown on low heat. Garnish the Rice with the fried onions and 1 tbsp of chopped Coriander Leaves.

Serve hot with Raita or any gravy curry.