Veg Pulao

Pour 2tbsp oil in a heavy bottom pot and make hot

Add 1tsp cumin seeds, 1 big black cardamom (open it out), 1 stick of cinnamon, 3-4 black cloves and ½ cup of chopped onions

Fry the onions and to fry it faster add 3tsp of salt

Add 1/2tsp red chili powder, 1/2tsp turmeric powder and mix well

Add 2 small chopped potatoes, ½ cup of green peas, 1 cup of chopped cauliflower, ½ cup chopped carrots

Stir them altogether for 2 minutes

Cover them for couple of minutes

Now add 1 cup of Basmati rice

Pour 2 cup (double amount) of water and cover the lid until the vegetable and rice are totally cooked (10-15 minutes)

Try the veg pulav with yogurt or raita