Simple Veg. Pulav

Another veggie recipe from our dear sister Sheji Shakeer. Me being a hardcore non-veg., I am really happy that our sister is filling up the gap and providing some awesome recipes for the veggies...

Try it out... Enjoi... 

Serves: 4

Spice level: Medium

Preparation time: 30 Mins.

Cook time (incl. Prep. time): 45 Mins.

Ingredients: 

1. Cooked rice - 2 Cups 

2. Carrot - 1 (shredded)

3. Green Beans - 10 (Cut into small pieces)

4. Green Bell Pepper - 1 (Cut into small cubes)

5. Green Chillies - 3 (slit) 

6. Red Onion - 1 (large, sliced lengthwise)

7. Cinnamon - 1 Piece

8. Cardamom - 4

9. Cloves - 3 (lightly crushed)

10. Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp.

11. Garlic - 1 tsp. (minced)

12. Salt - 2 tsp.

13. Coriander Leaves to garnish

14. Ghee (or veg. oil) - 2 Tbsp.

Preparation:

1. Cook the rice and set aside. Do not overcook the rice that it gets sticky.

2. Heat the ghee or oil in a wide pan, add onions and sauté for about 7 mins. or until the onions start to brown.

3. Add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and stir fry for another 3 mins. or until the onions turn to a darker shade of brown.

4. Add the minced garlic and fry for another few seconds.

5. Add all the shredded vegetables, green chillies and mix well with salt.

6. Cook covered over a low flame for about 5 mins. or until the vegetables are soft.

7. Mix in the rice into the pan along with chopped coriander leaves.

8. Turn off flame and keep it partially covered until ready to serve.