Vegetable pulao (pilaf) recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1. Basmati rice - 1 cup
2. Cauliflower - 300 grams
3. Green beans - 150 grams
4. Carrots - 150 grams
5. Potatoes - 2 medium size
6. Cloves - 3
7. Cinnamon sticks - 1/4 inch
8. Cardamom - 2
9. Onion - 2 small
10. Hot green chilies - 4
11. Ginger root - 1 inch
12. Garlic - 3 cloves
13. Oil - 1/4 cup
14. Mint leaves - 1/2 cup
15. Salt - to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Cut the cauliflower, green beans, carrots and potatoes into big pieces
2. Cut the onion and hot green chilies into small pieces.
3. Make a paste with ginger and garlic.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Add cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom and onions and cook until onion turns golden brown.
6. Add ginger and garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minute.
7. Add the cut hot chilies and cook for 1- 2 minute.
8. Add mint leaves and cook for 1-2 minute.
9. Add add the cut vegetables, rice and 2-2.5 cups of water and bring to boil.
10. Now reduce the heat simmer and cook until the rice is done.

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