Quick Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

• • 1.5 cups basmati rice, soaked 20 mins
• • 2 cups mixed vegetables
• • 1 onion, sliced
• • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• • 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick
• • 1 tsp cumin seeds
• • 3 cups water, salt to taste

Method

1. 1 Heat ghee and fry the whole spices and cumin until aromatic.
2. 2 Add onions and cook until soft, then the vegetables and a pinch of salt.
3. 3 Stir in the drained rice, add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
4. 4 Cover and cook on low 12–15 mins. Rest 5 mins, fluff, and serve.