2. Veg Pulav

INGREDIENTS:
• Cloves
• Cinnamon
• Bay leaf
• Cumin seeds
• Cardamom
• Sliced green chili
• Chili powder
• Coriander powder
• Cumin powder
• Ginger garlic paste
• Sliced vegetables
• Basmati Rice

METHOD:
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom and cumin seeds.
• Once it splutters, add chopped onions and sauté them till they become transparent.
• Then add ginger garlic paste, green chili, black pepper corns, cilantro leaves and mint leaves.
• Then add red chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Curd can also be added.
• Then add the vegetables like potatoes, carrot, beans etc.
• Add required amount of water and allow it to boil. Then add the soaked rice and allow it to boil till the rice absorbs water 90%. Then close the pan and keep it for 15-20 minutes in a slow flame.
• Garnish it with fried onions, coriander leaves, cashews etc.