Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 cup cauliflower, florets
• 1/2 carrot, (peeled and chopped)
• 1 cup french beans, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp oil / butter
• Salt to taste
Whole Garam masala for flavoring the pulao:
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cardamoms
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• 2-3 black peppercorns

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in running water and soak in 4 cups of water for about 20 minutes. Boil the rice by adding little bit of salt. Drain and keep aside.

2. Rinse the vegetables in running water and keep aside. You can choose to add your own whole garam masala.

3. Melt butter in a pan and saute whole garam masala for a few seconds. Add vegetables and salt to taste. Toss and cook the vegetables on a moderate flame for a few minutes, till they are almost done. Add boiled rice and toss them with vegetables and whole garam masala. Check salt and add as per taste. Also mix in turmeric powder.

4. Cook only for 2 more minutes and serve.

Notes