Easy Veggie pulao

Ingredients-

1cup basmati rice

2tbsp oil

1cup mixed chopped vegetables[carrots,peas,beans]

1 red onion sliced

2green chillies slit

fresh corriander to sprinkle

ginger-garlic paste-1/4tsp

garam masala or pulao masala-1/2tsp

salt to taste

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp jeera[whole cumin]

1 bay leaf

2 cups boiling water

Method-wash,rinse and drain the rice and keep aside for 15 mins.

Heat oil in a thick pan/cooker, and add the cumin and bay leaf.Now add the sliced onion and slit chillies,ginger-garlic paste,chopped veggies and give it a good stir.

Now add the sugar, salt, garam masala and the drained rice.

Pour the hot water and bring all the ingredients to a rolling boil and reduce heat immediately, cover and allow to cook on a very medium heat for abt 12-15mins without stirring, till all the water is absorbed.

Use a fork and pick out a grain of rice and see if its tender, or else reduce heat further and cover for a few mins longer till done.

Sprinkle corriander leaves and fluff up rice before you serve with a raita of your choice and crunchy pappadoms.