Ingredients:
Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Ghee – 2 tblsp
Mixed Vegetables – 1/2 to 1 cup (optional)
Cloves – 4
Cinnamon – 2
Cardamoms – 3
Bay Leaf – 2
Paneer – 100 gms, grated
Green Chillies – 10
Salt as per taste
Unsweetened Khoya – 100 gms, grated
Mixed Nuts – 1/2 cup, fried
Method:
1. Wash the rice and soak it in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the water and keep aside.
3. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame.
4. Fry the cloves, cardamoms, bay leaves and green chillies for 2 minutes.
5. Add rice and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour enough water and cook until rice is done.
7. Add the mixed vegetables, paneer, mixed nuts and khoya.
8. Mix well.
9. Reduce flame and cook for another 5 minutes.
10. Remove and serve hot with raita or gravy of choice.
Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe.
