Serves
2
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
This easy to make flavourful rice dish can be had with a simple mango or lime pickle.
Ingredients
- 200 gms packet of chopped vegetables or 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup basmati or other rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 3-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cardamoms
- 2 cloves
- 1 star anise
- Salt to taste
Method
- Wash the rice and soak it for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in the cooker and add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and star anise and sauté for one minute on low heat till all the spices release their flavour.
- Drain the rice and add it to the spices. Sauté for another couple of minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium and add the vegetables or peas and sauté for another minute.
- Add salt and 2 cups of water, give everything a stir and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the pressure cooker to cool down till there’s no more steam in it.
- Serve this delicious rice with pickle, papad and store-bought chutney.