Spicy vegetable pulao

Everybody has their own version of pulao. I make this version often. Also, when I am bored, I keep adding/removing some ingredients and replace with another..:-*
Here is the original version:

Ingredients:
Basmati rice-1 cup
Onion-1 cut lengthwise
Mixed veggies-1 cup
Sambar powder/Red chili powder- 1/2 tsp
Salt
Coriander leaves
Ghee
Bay leaf-1
Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Grind the following:
Mint leaves-10
Green chilies-3-4
Garlic-3-4
Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
Cardamom-2
Cloves-1

Procedure:
- Soak basmati rice for 15 min.
- Heat the ghee. Add bay leaf and jeera. Saute the onions.
- Add the sambar powder and fry.
- Now, add the ground paste.
- Add the mixed veggies. I had cauliflower too. Didn't add it at this stage coz it gets mushy.
- Fry for 2-3 min
- Add the raw rice and fry for 2-3 min.
- Add 1 1/2 cup water, salt, cauliflower.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Garnish with coriander.

I served hot with onion raita and papads. It was awesome!!