Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable pulao is a delicious and aromatic Indian rice dish made with mixed vegetables, basmati rice, and a blend of spices.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot.
Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add sliced onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chili. Fry until the onions turn golden brown.
Add the mixed vegetables and fry for a few minutes.
Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Fry for a few minutes until the rice turns slightly golden.
Add water and salt. Mix well.
Close the pressure cooker or pot with a lid and cook for 2 whistles (about 10 minutes) on medium heat.
Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
In a separate pan, fry the cashews and raisins in ghee until golden brown.
Open the pressure cooker or pot and fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with fried cashews and raisins.
Serve hot with raita or any curry of your choice.