Pondicherry Veg Pulao

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
2 tablespoons	oil
1	bay leaf
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	cinnamon stick
2	cloves
2	green cardamoms
1 cup	mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas)
1	onion, thinly sliced
1	tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamoms.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. 6 Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
8. 8 Add the soaked rice and sauté for a couple of minutes.
9. 9 Pour in water and bring to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.