Carrot & Peas Pulao

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Rice, soaked for 15 minutes
• 1/2 Cup Carrot, chopped
• 1/2 Cup Green Peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 Medium Onion, sliced finely
• 1 Tspn Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 Green Chilly
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2-3 Cloves
• 2-3 Green Cardamoms
• 1 Black Cardamom
• 1 Star Annise
• 1" Cinnamon 
• 2-3 Sprigs of Coriander
• Salt as per taste
• Ghee or Oil 

METHOD

• Rinse and soak the rice for at least 15 minutes.
• In a deep pan, heat 1-2 tbspn ghee/oil. Add the cumin seeds and whole masalas. Fry for about half a minute.
• Add the ginger garlic paste and saute till raw flavour vanishes.
• Add the onion slices along with the carrot and peas (chop the carrot as small as the peas). Saute for a couple of minutes. Add salt and coriander.
• Drain the water from the rice and add to the pan. Mix well and saute for another couple of minutes.
• Add 2 cups of plain water (double the rice quantity). Give it a stir. Cover with a lid and cook o a slow flame. Check occasionally. Cook till the water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
• Serve this yummy pulao hot, with any dal of your choice and raita as a side dish !