Wash and rinse 1 cup of rice in water 3-4 times. Soak it in 1 cup of water for around 20 minutes.

While the rice are soaking prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onions. Boil the peas (I have used frozen ones). Chop the tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower,. Make a paste of ginger, garlic and green chillies.

Heat ghee or oil in a pot or a pressure cooker. Add Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Cloves, Green Cardamom, Black Cardamom

Then add the thinly sliced onions along with paste of ginger, garlic and green chillies. Fry them till they are golden brown and crispy.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till the raw aroma of the tomatoes goes away.

Then add all the chopped vegetables, cauliflower, potatoes, and peas. Mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes. Then add chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves.

Drain the soaked rice and add them to the pot along with 2.5 cups of water. Add 2 teaspoons of Salt or according to taste.

Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low flame for around 10-15 minutes, till the water dries up and the rice are cooked

Veg Pulao is ready. Serve it hot garnished with coriander Leaves. You can serve Onion Tomato Raita....