Ingredients
- Basmati rice- 1 cup
- Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
- Onion ( chopped)- 1 medium
- Ginger paste- 1/2 tsp
- Garlic paste-1/2 tsp
- Green chili ( chopped)-1 no( or to taste)
- Carrot ( cubed)-1/4 cup
- Green Beans (chopped)-1/4 cup
- Green peas( frozen)-1/4 cup ( optional)
- Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
- Garam masala-1/2 tsp
- Grated coconut-2 tbsp
- Coriander leaves( chopped)-1 tbsp
- Mint leaves ( chopped)-1 tbsp( optional)
- Water- 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups
- Cardamom powder-1 pinch
- Salt to taste
Method
- Wash basmati rice,drain well and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan,add cumin seeds and let it splutter.Now add onion,ginger ,green chili and garlic , saute till onion turns translucent.
- Now add carrot ,green beans and green peas( if using) and saute for a minute.Add turmeric powder and garam masala and mix well.
- Now add the rice and stir well.Fry this for a minute or two ,stirring continuously.
- Add grated coconut, coriander leaves,mint leaves and water.Mix well.
- Now Add salt to taste.Bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the flame to low .Cover and cook until the rice is done,this will take approximately 15 minutes.( Do not stir in between)
- After the rice is just done,sprinkle the cardamom powder over the cooked rice and switch off the stove.
- Gently fluff up the rice using a fork and cover and keep aside for 5 minutes.Serve hot with raitha.
