INGREDIENTS
1 cup
basmati rice (love this brand), soaked 15 minutes
2 tbsp
oil
5
cardamom pods
4
whole cloves
2
bay leaf
1/2
cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp
cumin seeds
1/2 tsp
fennel seeds
1
onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp
minced garlic
1 tsp
minced ginger
1 1/2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
coriander powder
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garam masala
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
cayenne, adjust to taste
1/4 tsp
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
turmeric
1
bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup
baby carrots (approx 9-10 baby carrots), cut into 4 strips
2 cups
(frozen) veggies (I use 1 cup corn and 1 cup peas)
4
small gold potatoes (approx. ½ pound), cut in half
1 cup
water
Cilantro leaves, chopped
Mint leaves, chopped
Ghee coated cashews and raisins, optional