vegetable pulao recipe

Ingredients :
2 cups Basmati rice
1/4 cup oil and ghee mixed (any oil)
2 small onions finely diced
2 cups vegetables cut into small pieces(carrot,beans,cauliflower and peas)
Bay leaves
Coriander Leaves


Description
• Soak the rice in cold water for about 30 mins. And keep it aside.
• Grind the tomatoes, Cloves, cinnamon stick, coriander leaves, green chilli, and grated coconut, and at           last add fresh ginger & garlic paste.
• And now take a big pan and pour ghee let it heat , then add diced onions and fry till its turns golden               brown.
• Then add the tomato mixture and fry for 2 minutes after that add vegetables stir it well till they are                 coated well with the gravy.
• After a couple of minutes add the rice and mix. And add 2 cups of water and salt and allow it to come           to a boil before putting the lid on.
• Simmer the gas and let it cook for about 20 to 25 mins or until rice is done.
• For garnish you can use some bay leaves and coriander leaves. If you wish you can add some toasted           cashews in the end.


TO MAKE GRAVY:
2 tomatoes, 3 cloves, garlic, 1/2" fresh ginger, 1/4" cinnamon stick,
bunch of coriander leaves, 1 green chillie,1/4 cup grated coconut.