Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:

Basmati rice-1 1/2 cup

Green peas, shelled-½ cup
Carrots, small dices-2 medium
French beans, chopped-10-12

Capsicum-1
Cauliflower, florets-¼ medium

Tomato-1 medium
Fresh button mushrooms (halved)-6

Mint Leaves-5

Fresh Corriander Leaves

Bay leaf-1

Green cardamom-2
Cloves-3
Cumin seeds-1 tbsp
Cinnamon-2
Salt-to taste
Green chillies(slit)-2
Tofu(cubed)/Soya granules-50 grams

Method:

Soak basmati rice in four to four cups of water for one hour. Drain and set aside.Heat a deep pan, add bay leaf, cloves, cumin seeds and cinnamon,mint leaves. Add drained rice and salt and sauté for one to two minutes. Add three and three quarter cups of water. Bring to a boil.

Add green peas, carrots, french beans, cauliflower, mushrooms, green chillies and tofu/soya granules. Stir and mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook till done.Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot with raita.