VEGETABLE PULAO

Pulao is a rice preparation in which rice is seasoned with ghee and whole garam masala along with the choice of vegetables. Unlike the  vegetable biryani, this pulao is very easy to make and light on your tummy. There is no much preparation for this. Use the vegetables of your choice, combine with the whole garam masala, cook and serve.
INGREDIENTS

• Rice                              1 cup
• Water                            2 cups
• Vegetables                   1 cups
• Ghee                            2 Tsp
• Oil                                2 Tsp
• Salt                               to taste
• Whole garam masala      1 Tsp(Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, mace)
• Onion                            1 large(sliced)
• Ginger garlic paste        1 Tsp
• Green chilies                 2
• Sugar                             1/4 tsp

PROCEDURE
In a large pan add the ghee and oil. Heat the ghee add the ginger garlic paste and the whole garam masala. When done add the onions. When the onions turn brown add the cut veggies and chilies. Here I used carrots, green peas, beans, corn, potatoes. Add enough salt and 1/4 tsp of sugar. Cook for one minute and now add 2 cups of water. When the water comes to a boil add the pre soaked rice. Cover and cook for 15 minute on a medium flame. Switch off the flame and let remain for 10 minutes. Yummy vegetable pulao is ready to be served with raita and  curry of your choice.
TIPS

• If using basmati rice use only one cup of water.
• Pre soak the rice for half an hour if cooking on a open flame. If cooking in a pressure cooker pre soaking can be skipped.
• Cut the veggies into small pieces.
• Do not over cook the veggies, as they are further cook with rice.
• Chopped ginger and garlic can be used instead of ginger garlic paste.