Ingredients:

• 2 cups – Basmati Rice or any other raw Rice
• 3 – Onions, sliced finely
• 1 cup – Ground Coconut
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp – Ginger Garlic paste
• 1/2 cup – Oil or Ghee
• Salt to taste
• 3 – Green chillies, chopped
• 2 tsp – Chilli powder
• 1 tsp – Garam Masala powder/ all spice powder
• 2 cups – Assorted vegetables such as carrots, beans, peas, Cauliflower etc., cut into medium size bits

Method:

1. Heat oil in a suitable vessel or cooker and fry the onions till brown.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and saute for a few minutes.
3. Add the chopped vegetables, chilli powder, turmeric powder, spice powder, salt and stir fry for a few minutes.
4. Add the coconut and fry till the oil separates from the mixture.
5. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
6. Add the rice and mix well.
7. Cook on medium heat till the rice is cooked and each grain is separate.
8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Recipe courtesy of Bridget White