Masala Rice

Masala Rice 

Ingredients: 

• 500 gm basmati rice
  (scented rice) (washed)
• A big bowl of mixed fine cut vegetables (Carrot,
  Cabbage, Cauliflower,
  Capsicum) 
• 50 gm cashew nuts 
• A cup of grated coconut 
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 
• 2-3 green chilies 
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 
• 1 teaspoon red chili
  powder 
• 1 teaspoon garam masala 
• 1 cup of coriander
  leaves 
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• Salt to taste 

Preparation:

1. Wash the rice and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the mustard seeds, green chilies, hing, garam masala, turmeric powder and red
   chili powder.
3. Add the vegetables and fry till light brown. 
4. Then add pre- washed rice and fry for few min. 
5. Add sufficient amount of water & allow the rice to get boiled. 
6. When the rice is totally cooked, add grated coconut and coriander leaves and mix it with rice.
7. Serve hot.