Directions: |
Directions:1. Soak Basmati Rice for 30 min. If Rice other than Basmati is used, do not soak it.
2. Add 1/2 cup oil to a pan.
3. Add potatoes and cauli-florets to the pan. Potatoes and cauliflower (We can substitute with any kind Meat also) take longer time to fry, therefore fry them first.
4. Stir fry for 1 min approx.
5. Add carrots and beans.
6. Semi fry all these vegetables.
7. Add green peas. Stir fry for a few seconds to prevent hardening of peas. Remove the fried vegetables from the pan and keep aside.
8. Add 6-8 tbsp oil to another pan (Take from the oil used for frying the vegetables, if not enough, add more oil to it).
9. Add diced onion. Stir fry for 1 min.
10. Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry for 30 sec.
11. Add turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and close the lid.
12. Cook till the tomatoes get tender. Stir fry for a few seconds.
13. Add red chili powder, salt and whipped/beaten curd.
14. Cook till the gravy gets dry.
15. Stir fry till the oil separates.
16. Add fried vegetables and mix well.
17. Add 1 liter of water, spices/garam masala powder, baby fenugreek leaves, chopped coriander, green chilies and lemon juice.
18. Cook till the water comes to boil.
19. Add soaked and well strained rice. Strain the rice well because excess water will lack in salt and make the rice mushy.
20. Cook on medium flame stirring occasionally.
21. When the water is dried, lower the flame to prevent burning of rice.
22. Cook on low flame for 10-15 min till the rice is fully cooked. |
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