Ingredients
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- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, bell peppers)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- cumin seeds
- cloves
- bay leaves
- cardamom pods
- coriander powder
- garam masala
- turmeric powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear; soak for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté cumin seeds until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions; cook until golden brown. Mix in ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes; cook until soft.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and spices; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the soaked rice and add to the pot; pour in four cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg