MERI RASOI

This is a wholesome dish and one dish is a complete meal, with full nutrients. Ingredients:...... 2cups basmati rice half cup each of french beans cut into small pieces carrot julienned cualiflower cut into little florets pototo-cut into small pieces peas 1tsp.cumin 2big cardamom 2 bay leaves 5 black pepper 4 cloves salt to taste oil---4 or 3 tabsp.--both will do Corriander leaves-chopped finely to garnish 2 tbsp cashewnut--optional wash the rice and keep it aside. In a big saucepan or fry pan---out it on heat Add oil and then cumin seeds. When they start splitting add cloves,cardamom, bay leaves, black pepper and saute for 2 minutes, then add washed vegetables and saute for another 2 minutes. Now add rice and saute for 2 minutes. then add 4 cups water and salt and let it cook covered. Once the water start boiling, slow the fire. When the water is completely absorbed, pulao is done. While serving it garnish it with coriander leaves and roasted cashewnuts. For the accompaniment take cur...