Masala Pulao

This is a very easy pulao recipe which tastes great when had hot with raita.


Ingredients:
Basmati rice 1 cup
Coriander seeds 1/2 tea spn
Cumin seeds 1/2 tea spn
Cloves 4-5
Cinnamon 2″ piece
Pepper 3-4
Fenugreek(Methi) seeds 1/4 tea spn
Turmeric a pinch
Ghee 1 tea spn
Chilli powder 1 tea spn or green chillis 3-4
Cardamom pods 2
Onion 1
Vegetables 1 cup
Coconut 2 tbl spns
Coriander leaves 4-5 strands
Salt

Procedure:

- Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, 2-3 cloves, 1″ cinnamon, pepper, fenugreek seeds and turmeric. Powder them.

- Heat ghee and fry remaining cloves, cinnamon, cardamom pods and onion. 

- Add chillis (or chilli powder) and fry till the onions turn brownish. Now add rice and fry for around 5mins.

- Add vegetables and powder. Fry for a minute, add around 2 and half cups of water and cook until done. 

- Garnish with coriander leaves.

- Serve with salad or raita.