Ingredients
- Basmati Rice-2 cups
- Carrots-1 cup
- Green Beans(any variety)-1 cup
- Onions-1 medium sliced
- Crushed Ginger/Garlic-1 tbsp
- Bayleaf-1
- Cinnamon-1/2 inch
- Cloves-4
- Cardamom-3
- Peppercorns-10
- Oil-2 tbsp
- Salt-to taste
- Saffron- 1tsp
- Water- 4 Cups
Instructions
- Heat a deep bottomed pot over medium.
- Add the oil and the chopped onions.Follow with all the spices except saffron.Saute until the onions become slightly golden.
- Add the ginger/garlic paste and stir for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and some salt.Fry for about 2-3 minutes and add the rice.Stir frequently until the rice is nicely mixed and slightly toasted (not burnt).
- Add the water,salt, saffron.Mix well and bring to a boil on high.
- Once it boils reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and cook until all the water has been absorbed about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with raita!