Ingredients

• 2 cups - long grain rice
• 1/4 cup - grated carrot
• 1/4 cup - thin slices of French beans
• 2 - green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp - garam masala
• 3 to 4 - black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp - coriander
• 1 tsp - lemon juice
• 3 tbsp - ghee
• 1 - elaichi
• Salt to taste

How to Make Gajar ka pulao

• Wash the rice and soak for 30 minutes.
• Boil rice in salted water, ensuring that each grain is separate.
• Drain, spread in a plate and keep aside to cool.
• Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan or earthen handi.
• Add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.
• Add elaichi, bay leaf and peppercorns.
• Add carrot and beans.
• Add salt and garam masala and stir fry till vegetables are tender.
• Then put rice, lemon juice and more salt if required.
• Mix well and keep for 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with curry.
• Can be stored for 1 day.