Vegetable Pulav

Pulav - Heat ½ tbsp Ghee + 1 tbsp Oil in a pan, add a Bay Leaf, 2" Cinnamon Stick, 4 Cloves, 2 Green Cardamoms and 1 Star Anise and stir for few seconds. Add 2 Onions, finely sliced and saute till transparent. Add ½ tbsp of Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli paste and saute for few minutes. Add finely chopped 1½ tbsp of fresh Coriander Leaves and 1½ tbsps of fresh Mint Leaves and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add 1½ cup of chopped Mixed Vegetables (beans, green peas, carrots and potatoes) and cook on medium for 4-5 minutes. Add a chopped Tomato and stir for a minute. Add washed and drained 2 cups of Basmati Rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add ½ cup of thick Coconut Milk and 3¼ cup of Water and bring to boil. Add Salt to taste and a pinch of Nutmeg Powder and reduce heat to low-medium and cook covered with lid.

Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and garnish with 8-10 Cashewnuts that are roasted lightly in 1 tbsp Ghee and with fresh Coriander Leaves. Serve warm with raita