Dairy-Free Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati Rice
• 1.5 cups Mixed Vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1 to taste Green Chilies
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 small Cinnamon Stick
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 0.25 cup Cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté for a minute.
2. 2Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies and sauté for another minute.
4. 4Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5Add basmati rice and mix well.
6. 6Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
7. 7Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
8. 8Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

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