The post lunch sessions are fun filled moments , some reading , some movies, some board games.When my husband got a win on snake and ladder game, my kiddo started 'Dad ! something is wrong here . Everytime you get to win ? ' All these moments.... I'm saving for rest of my life .
Now, coming back to the recipe, this is a simple one pot meal.But I must say,this one is,simple , aromatic and time saving dish.
Ingredients
Basmati rice ......................... 1 cup
Mixed vegetables ................ 1 cup,chopped( carrot, green peas, beans )
Onion .................................. 1 , medium, chopped
Red chilli powder.................. 1/ 2 tsp
Coriander Powder ................ 3/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder................... 1/8 tsp
Garam Masala ..................... 1/4 tsp
Green cardamom .................. 1
Cinnamon ............................. 1 inch piece
Clove .................................... 1
Ginger ................................. 1 inch
Garlic .................................. 3 cloves
Bay leaf ................................ 1
Oil ....................................... 1 1/2 tsp
Ghee .................................... 1 tsp (optional)
Yogurt .................................. 1/4 cup
Water .................................... 1 3/4 cup
coriander leaves ................... 1/4 cup (chopped)
Mint leaves .......................... 1/4 cup (chopped)
Salt ...................................... to taste
Method
- Wash rice couple of times, until you see the running water is clean.
- Soak the rice for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat a heavy bottom pan with oil and ghee ( if using).
- Add cardamom, clove, cinnamon and bay leaf and saute for a minute.
- Add the chopped onion and saute until transluscent.
- Add the grated ginger and garlic and saute until the raw smell is gone.
- Now add the vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the red chilli powder,coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala and mix well.
- Add the drained rice and mix gently not to break the rice flakes.
- make sure that every single grain is coated with some oil.
- Now add half of the chooped coriander and mint.
- Add water and whisked yogurt to the pan.
- Bring the heat to maximum and add salt.
- Once you see rice alone on the top and no more water(this might take about 7 to 8 minutes), reduce the heat to simmer and cover.
- Let it cook for 7 to 8 minutes (or until all the water is gone and rice is cooked to perfection)
- Add the reserved coriander and mint leaves.
Enjoy with any raita.
Notes
Add any vegetable of your choice.
Yogurt gives a subtle tangy element to the rice.
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