Indian cuisine is as old as its civilization and is as vast as its culture. It is known through out the world for its rich aroma of spices. Each different part of India has its own style of cooking and recipes. This article is an effort to introduce all these recipes to the world.What you will need:
2 cups white basmati rice
1 1/2 cups of vegetables ( carrot, beans, peas and cauliflower )
a small bunch of coriander leaves
a few mint leaves (optional)
6 to 7 cashews
4 to 6 green chillies
Whole garam masala (1" cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom , mace blades)
1" ginger
2 pods of garlic
2 medium sized onions sliced
1/2 cup of shredded fresh/frozen coconut
1/4 cup ghee or oil
salt to taste
Note: You can also add potatoes, egg plants or any other vegetables that you like.
How to prepare:
Wash the basmati rice, drain the water and keep it aside.
Grind coconut, green chillies , ginger, garlic , cloves, cinnamon, mint and coriander leaves into a smooth paste.
Heat the ghee/oil in a pan and all the whole garam masala and the cashews.
Now add the onions and fry them until they are golden brown. Now add the ground paste and fry until the raw smell goes away.
Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes. Now add the vegetables and salt and after 2 minutes add 4 cups of water. Cover and cook until done. Make sure the vegetables and the rice are cooked just right and they do not get mushy. Serve hot with raitha or kurma.
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