Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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9
servings
1.5 lb

rice

soaked

2.25 pt

water

8 oz

carrots

cubed

1 lb

peas

8 oz

potatoes

peeled, cubed

2 unit

bay leaves

2 unit

onions

sliced

2 inch

cinnamon

coarsely ground

3 tsp

white cumin seeds

coarsely ground

4 unit

cloves

coarsely ground

6 unit

cardamom

coarsely ground

1 tsp

red chili powder

6 oz

ghee (clarified butter)

Step 1
~8 min

Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes.

Step 2
~8 min

Cut the carrots into small cubes and potatoes into big pieces.

Step 3
~8 min

Fry one sliced onion with green cardamom and bay leaves until light brown in clarified butter.

Step 4
~8 min

Add the peas, carrots, rice, coarsely ground spices (cinnamon, cumin, cloves, cardamom, chili powder), and salt.

Step 5
~8 min

Cook until half tender.

Step 6
~8 min

Add small pieces of peeled potatoes and cook on low fire until tender and water in rice is absorbed.

Step 7
~8 min

Sprinkle fried onion slices on top.

Step 8
~8 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of saffron while cooking the rice.

Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with raita or yogurt

Serve as a side dish or main course

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Yogurt
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Common dish in Indian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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