2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
4 cardamom pods
4 cloves
Peppercorns
2 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp hing
½ cup onions, chopped
1 Tbsp green chilies,
1 Tbsp fresh ginger
1 tsp garlic
½ tsp turmeric
1 cup basmati rice
1.5 tsp salt
1 medium raw potato, chopped
½ cup peas
1.5 cups cauliflower
2 Tbsp cilantro
2 cups water
Wash and Soak rice
Add 3 Tbsp of ghee to large pan.
Add all ingredients up to garlic and cook for a few minutes until onions are light brown
Take off heat and add turmeric, cumin powder, salt, put back on stove
Add potatoes, peas, cauliflower and stir
Add cilantro, turn down heat, cover
Check when vegetables and soft and add rice, stir and add water
Cover again on medium/high heat
Let it boil and wait a few minutes, then turn down to medium
Wait until you see no water left
Turn off heat and whole spices will rise to the top
Remove whole spices and serve, enjoy!


