Guest Author - vandana trivedi

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice 1 cup
1 cup mixed vegetables(carrots, cauliflower, beans, peas)
vegetable Oil 1 tbsp
Cashewnuts 12-15
Raisins 8-10
Salt to taste

whole garam masala:
Green cardamom 1-2 pods
Cinnamon stick 1/2 inch
Cloves 2-4
Peppercorns 2-4


Method:
wash and soak rice in 2 cups water for 30 minutes.Heat oil in a pan. Add whole garam masala, cashewnuts and raisins. When the cashewnuts are lightly browned, add rice with water, vegetables and salt. When it starts boiling, lower the heat cover and cook till done.
Serve hot.