Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=superveggiedelightMore recipes at http://www.bhavnaskitchen.comTopics @ http://www.desiviva.comDownload Bhavna's Kitchen apps for Android, iPhone and iPadLike me on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/superveggiedelightTweet with me on TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/bhavnaskitchenPartner Websites:http://www.indianrecipevideo.comhttp://www.veggierecipevideos.comPulao - Rice with assorted vegetables and spicesGhee/Oil 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon Cumin seeds 1⁄2 Teaspoon Cinnamon stick 1 Medium Clove 2 Small Bay leaves 1 Medium Onion 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped finely Green bell peppers 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped finely Red bell peppers 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped finely Ginger paste 1 Teaspoon Garlic paste 1 Teaspoon Green chili paste 1 Teaspoon Carrots 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), diced Green peas 2 Tablespoon (Frozen used) Green beans 2 Tablespoon (Frozen used) Cashews 1 Tablespoon Raisins 1⁄2 Tablespoon Basmati rice 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), soaked, drained Warm water 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) (Use as required to cook the rice) Saffron 1 Pinch (Few strands used)DirectionsGETTING READY1. Wash and rinse 1/2 cup of basmati rice. Soak for about 15 to 20 minutes.2. Drain (reserve the water for the cooking) and set aside.MAKING3. Heat a pan with ghee and when the ghee melts, add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, clove and bay leaves.4. Add the onions and saute a little till they turn translucent.5. Add the green and red bell peppers and let it cook.6. Add ginger, garlic and green chili paste. Saute well and add the green peas and green beans.7. Saute the vegetables, cover and let it cook for a few minutes. Stir occasionally so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.8. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cashews, raisins and the soaked and drained rice. Saute and let it cook uncovered for a couple of minutes.9. Add 1 cup of warm water (you can use the same water in which the rice was soaked. Warm it slightly in the microwave oven and add it to the rice and vegetable mix). If later more water is required to cook the rice add hot water.10. Let it cook half uncovered on a medium heat. Stir gently occasionally.11. Once cooked, turn off the stove and keep it covered for a minute so that it cooks completely under the steam inside the covered pan.SERVING12. Serve with a raita or pickle of your choice.