Masala Bhaat

Ingredients:

 Basmati Rice - 2 cups

Onions-1

Vegetables (Potato, Carrot and Peas)- 1 cup

Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp

Cloves-6

Cinnamon-1/2 inch stick

Cardamom-3

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Cashews-10

Red chilli powder- 1-2 tsp

Coriander powder-2 tsp

Pepper powder-1 tsp

Garam masala-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Salt

Lemon juice-1tbsp

Ghee-1tbsp

Coriander leaves/Cilantro- for garnishing

Procedure:

1. Heat oil and ghee. Add cumin seeds and whey start to splutter add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and curry leaves and fry for a minute. While they are frying add cashews and fry till they turn golden brown.
2. Now add onions, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw flavor is gone.
3. Add vegetables and fry till they become soft.
4. Now add all the dry masalas and fry for a minute.
5. Add the above mixture to the washed rice and mix well. Add salt, and 3 cups of water and cook. I made it in rice cooker but you can also cook on stove top in a deep pan.
6. When the rice is done add lemon juice and mix. Garnish with cilantro and serve it with any gravy curry and Raita.

Note:

• You can add green chilli paste instead of red chilli powder
• If you have leftover rice then after frying all the masala, add the rice and fry for 5 minutes and turn it into masala fried rice.