Vegetable pulao

Ingredients:
Basmati rice, raw - 1 cup
Peas - 1/2 cup
[you can also add a total of 1 cup of chopped carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, etc]
Onion, thinly sliced - 1/2 of 1 large
Cloves - 3
Cinnamon - 1" stick
Water - 1.5 cups
Salt - to taste
Ghee - 1 tbsp

Method:
Wash the rice 3-4 times to remove excess starch, then soak in water for 15-20 min. Drain.

Heat a wok. Add ghee. When ghee is hot, add the cloves and cinnamon and sauté for a minute. Add the onions and fry on medium high heat until they start turning golden brown. Add the drained rice and sauté until the grains start to turn bright white. Add the peas [and any optional vegetables] and sauté for 3 min. Add salt and water, bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook covered until the water is completely absorbed. Let rest for 10 min before serving. Fluff with a fork.

Serve with onion raita and/or gravy of your choice.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan