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SABZI AUR TAMATAR KA PULAO
Fragrant rice with medley of fresh vegetables.
Preparation Time : 20-25 minutes
Cooking Time : 20-25 minutes
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
Basmati rice
1 1/2 cups
Carrots, cubed
2 small
Green peas, shelled
1/2 cup
Cauliflower , cut into florets
1/4 medium
French beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10-12
Tomatoes, chopped
3-4
Olive oil
3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
Green cardamoms
3-4
Black cardamoms
3-4
Cinnamon
1 inch stick
Cloves
4-6
Onions, sliced
2 medium
Salt
to taste
METHOD
Heat olive oil in a thick-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, cinnamon and cloves. Once they start to splutter, add onions and fry till translucent.Add tomatoes and cook till oil separates. Add salt and three cups of water and bring to a boil. Add carrots and cook for five minutes. Add drained rice to the pan. Once the mixture comes to a boil add green peas, cauliflower florets, French beans and salt. Reduce heat and cover the pan. Cook till rice is completely done. Uncover the pan when the rice is cooked and stir lightly with a spatula so as to ensure that no lumps are formed. Serve hot.

Recipe Tip :
This fragrantly colourful presentation of rice with vegetables is as much a favourite on the weekly menu in my home as at parties. All you need with it is a raita and some roasted papads to make a complete meal.