Ingredients

• 1 cup - basmati rice
• 1/2 cup - onion, sliced
• 1/2 tsp - garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp - ginger, minced
• 2 - green chillies, chopped
• 1 tbsp - mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp - coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves
• 1 piece cinnamon
• 2 cardamom
• 1/4 tsp - pepper
• a pinch - shah jeera
• little mace
• 2 tbsp - oil or ghee1/2 cup - carrot, sliced
• 1/2 cup - cauliflower, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup - green peas, partially cooked
• salt to taste

How to Make Vegetable Pulao (Microwave)

• Wash the rice well and drain completely. Soak in 1 cup of water (minimum 15 mins, preferably 1 hour.)
• Crush all the dry spices slightly. Mix these with onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies and place in a microwave proof bowl.
• Add oil or ghee. Cook on full power for 6 mins, stirring twice in between,
• Add mint and coriander. Add rice with the soaking water, vegetables, salt and 1 cup boiling hot water.
• Cook covered on full power for 10 mins. Allow to stand for 5 mins. Stir gently with a fork and serve hot.