Rice Pilaf - Increedible India

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil (I use Avocado oil)
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 badi eliche
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup cauliflower, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit in the middle
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• Salt to taste