2\u00a0cups Basmati rice (washed till water is clear & drained)
\n2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or oil
\n2 bay leaves
\n2 tsp cumin seeds
\n2 cinnamon sticks
\n2 star anise
\n8 cloves
\n1\u00a0cup\u00a0onion\u00a0(finely diced)
\n1 tbsp ginger (grated)
\n1 tbsp garlic (grated)
\n2\u00a0fresh green chillies (split halfway lengthwise, optional)
\n1 tsp turmeric powder
\n1 tsp chilli powder
\n1 tsp garam masala
\n1 cup tomato (finely diced)
\n2 cups potatoes (cut into 1 cm cubes)
\n3 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas, corn, etc)
\n2&1\/2 cups water
\n2 tsp salt (to taste)<\/p>\n
In a large pot on medium high heat, add ghee.
\nOnce melted, add bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, star anise & cloves, cook for 1 min.
\nAdd onion, ginger & garlic, cook till onion turns translucent.
\nAdd both chillies, turmeric powder, garam masala & tomato, cook for 5 mins until tomato has broken down.
\nAdd potato & cook for 5 mins.
\nAdd mixed vegetables, rice, water & salt, stir well.
\nBring to a boil, lower heat & continue cooking for 10-15 mins or until rice is fully cooked or transfer to a rice cooker & cook accordingly.
\nFluff rice, taste to adjust seasoning, sprinkle with chopped herbs of choice (I used mint) or nuts & raisins (optional)
\nLadle into individual plates & serve immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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