Basmati rice – 2 cups (washed and soaked)

Oil- 2 tbsp

Onion- 1 large, finely chopped

Garlic- 3-4 cloves, finely chopped

Ginger – 1 inch piece, finely chopped

Carrot – 1 large, grated

Peas- 1 cup (frozen or fresh)

Cauliflower- 1/2 cup, cut into small florets

Green chillies – 2-3, finely chopped

Curd- 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander powder- 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder- 1/2 teaspoon

Red chilli powder- 1/4 teaspoon (as per taste)

Garam masala- 1/2 teaspoon

Salt- as per taste

Water- 3 cups

For tempering:

Oil- 1 tbsp

Cumin- 1/2 teaspoon

Bay leaf- 2

Cinnamon – 1 inch piece

Cloves- 2-3

Black pepper- 4-5

First of all, heat oil in a pan and add cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper and fry.

Now add onion, garlic and ginger in the same pan and fry till it becomes golden. Then add carrots, peas, cauliflower and green chillies and fry for a few minutes.

After this add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and garam masala and mix well.

Then dissolve curd in some water and add it to the vegetables and mix well.

Now add soaked rice to it and mix well.

After this, pour 3 cups of water on top and add salt as per taste.

Now cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium flame for 15-20 minutes or till the rice is cooked.

Finally, turn off the gas and keep the pulao covered for 5-10 minutes. Then serve it hot.