Veg Pulao Karnataka

Method

1. 1

   Wash and soak rice: Wash 2 cups Sona Masoori or basmati rice. Soak 20 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Prepare vegetables: Dice 1 carrot, 10 beans, half cup green peas and 1 potato.

3. 3

   Prepare whole spices: Keep ready 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 3 cardamoms and 1 cinnamon stick.

4. 4

   Heat ghee and bloom spices: Heat 3 tbsp ghee. Add whole spices and fry 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Fry onions: Add 1 large sliced onion. Cook 8-10 minutes until golden.

6. 6

   Add ginger-garlic and vegetables: Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and all vegetables. Fry 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add spice powders: Add 1 tsp coriander powder, half tsp red chilli powder and half tsp turmeric. Fry 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add drained rice: Add rice and toss gently 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add water: Add 3.5 cups warm water and salt. Bring to a full boil. Reduce to lowest heat, cover and cook 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Rest and serve: Rest covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Garnish with fried onion and coriander. Serve with raita.