118. Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup mixed frozen vegetables
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons mixed whole spices (cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom)
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons ghee

Method:

• Select Sauté option.
• Add ghee to the instant pot. When ghee is heated, add whole spices, bay leaf, onions and sauté until   translucent.  Add ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Add rice and sauté until the rice turns out to be opaque.
• Add vegetables and water. Mix well.
• Close the lid. Set Rice option. Open the lid when the rice cycle is completed.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.