Mixed Vegetable Rice

The second dish that I made for my bro-SIL was the mixed vegetable rice spiced with herbs.

Ingredients 

Cooked Basmati rice or brown rice 1 1/2 cups

Broccoli florets 1 cup

Sliced onion 1 cup

Diced potatoes 1 cup

Long slit beans 1 cup

Diced carrot 1 cup

Grated cheddar cheese (optional) 1 cup

Ghee 1 tbsp

Olive Oil

Asafoetida (hing) 1 tsp

Chilli Powder

Garam Masala

Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardamom pods, and Star Anise

Fried Cashews

Finely chopped Coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Method 

1. Boil the vegetables in salt water and drain.

2. In a tava, heat olive oil and add the Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardamom pods, and Star Anise. Saute well. 

3. Add the onions and cook it until it turns a golden brown. 

4. Saute until the onions turn a golden brown. 

5. Add the rest of the vegetables and toss. 

6. Add garam masala, hing, chilly powder, and salt to taste. Toss well. 

7. Add the Basmati rice and turn well until the spices mix evenly.

8. Add ghee, fried cashews and toss. 

9. Sprinkle the grated cheese and cover with a lid so that the cheese melts. Take it off the fire. 

10. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves before serving.