Nepalese Vegetable Pulao

Nepalese Vegetable Pulao


1. Rinse rice thoroughly, and then soak it in water for about 45 minutes.

2. Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a pan, and add cumin seeds, allowing them to heat until they begin to change color.

3. Then add turmeric, bay leaf, cloves cardamom pods and cinnamon.

4. Then add ginger, garlic and chilies.

5. Cook on medium heat for just a minute.

6. Next, add the onion, tomato and green peas, and cook for 3 minutes.

7. Now, drain the water from rice and add rice, stirring gently for a minute to combine thoroughly.

8. Add 2 and 1/2 cup of water, and add salt to taste.

9. Cook on high heat, stirring gently but continuously.

10. When water is almost absorbed, add lemon juice.

11. Lower your heat, cover the pan, and allow it to continue cooking for approximately 7 minutes or so, until the rice is completely cooked.

12. Serve immediately.

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