Aloo Gobi Matar Pulao

Aloo Gobi Matar Pulao Ingredients

1&1/2 cup rice of choice (wash till water runs clear, soak for 30 mins & drain)2 cups potatoes (cut into 1 inch cubes & submerge in a bowl of water)2 cups cauliflower (cut into 1 inch florets)2 cups water1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves1 tbsp mint/cilantro or parsley (chopped)

Masala Base

2 tbsp oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 cup onion (finely diced)1 inch ginger (grated)4 cloves garlic (minced)2 green chillies (chopped)1 tsp salt (to taste)1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tbsp tomato paste1/2 cup water

Steps

Heat enough oil in a pot on medium high.Drain potatoes using a colander or slotted spoon, add 1/2 of them into pot of hot oil & fry for 5-7 mins till they start to turn light golden brown.Transfer into a plate/bowl & fry the rest.Meanwhile, heat a large pan on medium high & add oil.When hot, add cumin seeds, when they start to splatter, add onion, ginger, garlic & chillies.Sauté until onion turns translucent, add the rest of the masala ingredients & stir well.Add cauliflower, cover with lid & cook for 5 mins.Add potatoes & rice, stir well.Add water, cover with lid & cook for 10 mins.Scatter peas evenly on the surface & sprinkle fenugreek leaves, cover, lower heat to medium & continue cooking till all the water has been absorbed by the rice.Turn off the heat (cover on), set aside for 10 mins & fluff with a fork.Taste to adjust seasoning, transfer onto serving plates, sprinkle chopped herbs & enjoy!