Fragrant Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

• 2 cups Zorba Royal Basmati Rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• 1 sliced onion
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf and 1 cinnamon stick
• 3½ cups water
• Salt and 2 tbsp ghee

Rinse and soak the rice

Rinse the basmati gently until the water runs almost clear. Soak for 20 minutes, then drain without breaking the grains.

Build the aromatic base

Warm ghee in a heavy pan. Add cumin and whole spices, followed by onion. Cook until the onion turns light golden.

Add vegetables and rice

Add the vegetables and sauté for two minutes. Fold in the drained rice carefully so every grain is lightly coated.

Cook and rest

Add water and salt, cover and cook on low heat until absorbed. Rest covered for 8 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork.