Vegetable Nati Pulao - Pungu’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• basmati rice (washed and soaked for 20 minutes): 1 ½ cups
• water: 3 cups
• Salt to taste
• mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, etc.): 1 cup
• onions (sliced): 2 medium
• tomatoes (chopped): 2 medium
• green chilies (slit): 4
• ginger-garlic paste: 1 tablespoon
• curry leaves: 1 sprig
• turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon
• red chili powder: 2 teaspoons
• garam masala: 1 teaspoon
• coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
• bay leaf: 1
• cloves: 3
• cinnamon stick: 1
• green cardamom pods: 3
• fennel seeds: 1 teaspoon
• oil or ghee: 4 tablespoons
• yogurt (optional): 1 tablespoon
• Handful of chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)
• Handful of chopped mint leaves