Mixed Vegetable Tomato Pulao
A fragrant no oil presentation of rice, spices and veggies.
PREPARATION TIME : 30-35 minutes
COOKING TIME : 25-30 minutes
SERVINGS : 4
- Basmati rice 1 1/2 cups
- Carrot, 1/2 inch diamonds 1 medium
- French beans, 1/2 inch diamonds 7-8
- Cauliflower, separated into florets 1/4 small
- Tomatoes, chopped 2 medium
- Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
- Black cardamoms 2
- Bay leaf 1
- Cinnamon 2 inch stick
- Black peppercorns, crushed 7-8
- Sambhar onions, peeled and halved 7-8
- Ginger, chopped 1 inch piece
- Salt to taste
- Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
PREPARATION:
Soak rice in three cups of water for half an hour. Drain and set aside.Heat a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, black cardamoms, bay leaf, cinnamon, black peppercorns and roast till a nice aroma is given out. Add sambhar onions, ginger and roast for a while. Add tomatoes and mix. Add vegetables and salt and mix. Cook for two to three minutes. Add rice and three cups of water. Mix and add garam masala powder, red chilli powder and coriander leaves. Mix and let the mixture come to a boil. Add lemon juice and mix. Cover and cook till done. Serve hot.
