Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Rice

soaked

4 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 unit

Tomato

chopped

1 tbsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

0.25 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

0.25 cup

Carrots

chopped

0.25 cup

Green Peas

steamed

0.25 cup

Green Bell Pepper

chopped

0.25 cup

Potato

cut into small cubes

2 unit

Cardamom Pods

2 unit

Cloves

1 tsp

Garam Masala Powder

1 unit

Star Anise

1 inch

Cinnamon Stick

1 bunch

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

1 sprigs

Mint Leaves

finely chopped

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~4 min

Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes; drain.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat oil in a saucepan.

Step 3
~4 min

Add onions and whole spices, cook until golden brown.

Step 4
~4 min

Boil 4 cups of water in a separate saucepan.

Step 5
~4 min

Add ginger garlic paste and tomatoes to the onions and spices.

Step 6
~4 min

Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.

Step 7
~4 min

Add remaining spices and veggies, cook for a minute.

Step 8
~4 min

Add hot water to the veggies.

Step 9
~4 min

Add soaked rice, cover with lid.

Step 10
~4 min

Cook until rice is 3/4 cooked.

Step 11
~4 min

Reduce heat to low.

Step 12
~4 min

Cook until rice is almost done.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve hot with raita.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soaking rice improves texture.

Use hot water for fluffier rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time (chopping veggies).

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita or chutney.

Pairs well with Indian bread like naan or roti.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Burani Raita
Raw Mango Raita
Mixed Vegetable Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Commonly prepared for festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Eid

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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