
Ingredients
1 cup Basmati rice
2 tbs. ghee (clarified butter)
1 bay leaf
1 tbs. turmeric
2 tbs. cumin seeds
2 tbs. cardamom, clove, cinnamon (ground).
¼ cup vegetables (green beans, carrots, red or green peppers)
Directions
Rinse and soak the rice for 30 minutes. If there is excess water, strain the rice. Set aside.
Add 2 tbs. ghee to pan (medium flame).
Add mixture of equal part cardamom, clove, and cinnamon.
Add bay leaf, turmeric, and cumin seeds.
Cook spices in ghee for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the rice and coat the rice with spices as you stir and reduce heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add 2 cups water and stir, bringing flame back to medium.
Add chopped green beans, stirring for 3 minutes.
Add chopped carrots, stirring for 3 minutes.
Lastly add the peppers.
Once the mixture boils, cover the pan and reduce flame to simmer.
The rice mixture should cook in 7-8 minutes. Check for doneness.
Add 1 tbs. rock salt and stir. Turn off the stove.
Enjoy!
Source: Sandhiya Ramaswamy, greenlotuswellness.com