PULAV no onion

PULAV no onion

Ingredients:

1. Oil-4 tbsp
2. Ghee-1 tbsp
3. Cloves-5
4. Cinnamon-2 inch stick
5. Star Anise-1
6. Shahi Jeera-1 tsp
7. Green chilli chopped-1
8. Ginger grated-1/2 tsp
9. Cashews(optional)-6
10. Potato-1 peeled and chopped lengthwise
11. Beans-a handful
12. Shredded cabbage & carrot-1 cup
13. Capsicum-1/4 cup
14. Salt
15. Red chilli powder-a pinch
16. Basmati Rice-3/4 cup
17. Water-1.5 cups

Method:
Rinse the rice. Add water and cook. The grains should be separate. Set aside.
Heat oil and add ghee in a wide pan.
Add ingredients 3 to 9 one by one. When cashews turn golden brown, add potato and chopped beans. Close the lid, lower the heat and let it cook for 5-6 minutes.
Now add cabbage, carrot and capsicum.
Sprinkle salt, red chilli powder. Fry for 6-7 minutes.
Capsicum should not turn soft. It should be slightly crunchy.
Gently mix the rice with the veggies. Add salt if required.
Serve with raitha or plain curd.