Sohra Pulao

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 medium	Onion , thinly sliced
	1 teaspoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 cup	Vegetable , mixed (carrot, peas, beans)
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 stick	Cinnamon
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	2 pieces	Clove
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Cilantro , fresh, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
6. 6 Mix in the mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
7. 7 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring gently to mix with the spices.
8. 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
10. 10 Cook until the rice is done and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
11. 11 Fluff the pulao with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.