Parliament Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 2-3 cloves
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, bell peppers, etc.), diced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee (clarified butter)