1.Basmati rice - 2 cups
2.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
3.Bay leaves - 2
4.Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
5. Beans - 12
6. Cardamom - 4
7.Large onion(sliced) -1
8.Garam masala powder - 1 tbsp
9. Chili powder - 1 tbsp
10. Ghee - 2 tbsp
11.Green chilies -3
12 .Inch cinnamon stick - 1
13. Ginger garlic paste - 1
14. Tomato - 1
15. Curd - ½ cup
Any vegetables of your choice
16.Carrots - 3
17. Cloves - 4
18. Cauliflower - 1/4
19. Potato - 1
20. Cup Green peas - 1/4
21. Coriander and mint leaves.
22. Oil - 1/4 cup
- Wash and soak 1 cup of basmati rice in water for 20-30 minutes. Drain the water and keep it aside.
- In a pot, heat 1/4 cup of oil and 1/4 cup of desi ghee. Add 1/2 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves, 2 green cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1 star anise, and 1/2 tsp of. Saute for a few seconds.
- Add 1 thinly sliced onion and tomato saute until it turns golden brown.
- Add 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste, 1 slit green chilli, and mixed vegetables of your choice. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder 2 tsp, chilli powder 1 tbsp. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add curd and saute.
- Add 2 tbsp of mint leaves, 2 tbsp of coriander leaves, and salt as per taste. Mix well.
- Add 3 cups of water and mix well.
- Add the soaked rice and mix well.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Once the rice is cooked, switch off the flame and let it rest for 5 minutes.
