Firstly rinse the rice in water runs clear of starch,then soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes, then strain the rice and keep aside.

When the rice is soaking, prep the veggies and keep the whole spices aside and heat ghee or oil in a deep thick bottomed pot or pan then add all whole spices and fry till they become fragrant.

Saute rice gently for 2 minutes on a low to medium-low flame, so that the rice gets well coated with the oil then add chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 to 3 minutes on a low flame and afterwards add all the chopped veggies and saute again for 2 to 3 minutes on a low flame.

Then add Rice and water in that then add 6 to 7 drops of lime juice or lemon juice in the veg pulao. Cover and cook the rice till all the water is absorbed and cook veg pulao on a low to medium flame.