Shahi Pulao

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1/2 cup Cauliflower pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh green peas
• 1/2 cup green beans chopped
• 1 carrot thinly chopped
• 1 big onion chopped
• 2 tomatoes chopped
• 1 boiled potato (cut into chunks)
• 6-8 green chillies chopped
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp ghee
• Few raisins
• Few cashew nuts chopped
• Few almond sliced
• Salt to taste

Whole Garam Masala:

• 2 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 green cardamom crushed
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
• 1 inch cinnamon stick

Method:

• Roast the whole garam masala in a pan without adding oil.
• Roast for 2 minutes, leave to cool and then grind to make a smooth powder.
• Boil the rice, until 1/2 done, drain the whole water and leave to cool.
• Melt the ghee in a pan and add all the vegetables.
• Add salt and spices. Mix well.
• Cook on low flame for 4 minutes.
• Add the grounded whole garam masala powder.
• Mix well and add milk.
• Stir for one minute and then add rice.
• Cover the pan with the tight lid.
• Leave to cook at least for 10 minutes on low flame.
• Finally garnish with raisins, cashew nuts and almonds.
• Serve hot with dal fry and raita of your choice.