SABZI AUR TAMATAR KA PULAV

Ingredients

Basmati rice 1 1/2 cups Carrots, cubed 2 small Green peas, shelled 1/2 cup Cauliflower , cut into florets 1/4 medium French beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces 10-12 Tomatoes, chopped 3-4 Olive oil 3 tablespoons Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon Green cardamoms 3-4 Black cardamoms 3-4 Cinnamon 1 inch stick Cloves 4-6 Onions, sliced 2 medium Salt to taste

Method    Heat olive oil in a  pan. Add cumin seeds, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, cinnamon and cloves.  Once they start to splutter, add onions and fry till transparent. Add tomatoes and cook till oil separates. Add salt and three cups of water and bring to a boil. Add carrots and cook for five minutes. Add washed and drained rice to the pan. Once the mixture comes to a boil add green peas, cauliflower florets, French beans and salt. Reduce heat and cover the pan. Cook till rice is completely done. Uncover the pan when the rice is cooked and stir lightly with a spatula so as to ensure that no lumps are formed. Serve hot.