Vegetable Pulav / Biryani

You Will Need : Serves 4

2 cups of Rice/ Basmati

4 cups - Water

Bay Leaves - 2

Cinnamon - 1" Stick

Cloves - 4

Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp

Garam Masala - 3 tsp

Pepper Corns - 8-9

Mix Vegetables - 1 cup (Carrots, Cauliflower, Beans, Peas, Onions - Slit lengthwise or chopped finely)

2 tsp - Some Raisins and Cashews (optional)

Ghee / Oil - 3 tbsp

Salt

Wash rice thoroughly and Soak in Water for 20 minutes. Cook rice with 4 cups of water along with cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns. Keep Aside. Heat Oil in a pan. Add cmin seeds; Once it splutters add onions fry till onions turn golden brown. Add the remaining vegetables and Cook for 5 minutes. Add salt, Garam masala mix well and cook till done. Add the Rice and Nuts (fried separately) to the Vegetables. Mix Well till the rice is coated well with vegetables. Serve with Raita / Dal /Vegetable.

Tips: You can also prepare biryani in the same way. Take a Oven friendly Dish grease with butter/oil/ghee add a layer of rice and then a layer of vegetables. You may also fry some onions separtely till golden brown and add a layer of onions. Garnish with Nuts. (You may also add ginger garlic paste to the vegetables). Bake for 10 minutes before Serve.