Ingredients
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- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. Soak for 30 minutes and drain.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add mixed vegetables and tomatoes; cook until soft.
- Stir in spices (cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, garam masala) and mix well.
- Add soaked rice and two cups of water; season with salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat but leave covered for five more minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro or mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg