Pulav
Ingredients
1 Tbsp
Ghee
1 tsp
Oil
1 inch
Cinnamon stick
3
Cloves
2
Cardamom pods
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
½ cup
Carrots
(small cubes)
½ cup
Green peas
1 cup
Basmati rice
3
Raw cashews
(halved)
1½ cup
Water
(hot)
1 tsp
Salt
½ tsp
Lemon juice
Instructions
1
Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, drain.
2
Heat ghee and oil in a saucepan, add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, stir and add cumin.
3
When crackled, add carrots and peas, stir for one minute.
4
Add rice and cashews, mix well to coat. Add hot water, salt and lemon juice.
5
Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. The rice should be cooked and the water absorbed.
6
Rice grains should be separate. Fluff with a fork.