Aromatic Vegetable Pulao

A one-pot fragrant rice dish studded with colorful vegetables and warm spices.

Ingredients

• 2 cups The Long Grain Co. Steam Basmati Rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, corn)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 cups water
• Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• Fresh mint leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and soak rice for 20 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Heat ghee in a pot, add whole spices and sauté until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add sliced onion and cook until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies.

4. 4

   Add mixed vegetables and stir for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add drained rice and gently stir to coat with ghee.

6. 6

   Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

7. 7

   Cover and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh mint and serve.