Shahi Pulao | Quick & Easy Recipe | Authentic Indian style - Vegetable Pulao Rice – Netra's Instant Indian Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice, rinsed, soaked for 20 minutes, and drained
• 2 tablespoons ghee or cooking oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
• ½ cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, and raisins)
• ½ cup paneer cubes (optional, for added richness)
• ¼ cup thick yogurt (whisked)
• ½ teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish