Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice - washed and soaked for at least 1 hour
• 2 tbsp - ghee
• 1 tbsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp - shredded ginger
• 1 cup - chopped carrots and shelled peas
• 2 tbsp - coarsely powdered urad dal badis
• 2 tsp - coriander powder
• 1 tsp - garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp - turmeric
• Water

How to Make Gajar matar pulao

• In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee and add the cumin seeds and ginger.
• When the ginger browns a little, add the rice, peas, carrots, powdered badis, coriander powder, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry well.
• Leave uncovered.
• Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cover. The rice should be done in about 10 minutes. Serve hot.