Veg Biriyani

Ingredient	Quantity
Vegetables(Carrot,potato,peas, beans,cauliflower)	1 cup
Basmati Rice	1 cup
Saffron	a few threads
Milk	2 tblsp
Onion	1
Green Chilli	1
Tomato	2(small)
Ginger	1"piece
Garlic	6
Cardamom	2 pods
Cinnamon	1"stick
Cloves	2
Bay Leaves	2
Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Yogurt	1/4 cup
Mint Leaves	1/4 cup
Coriander Leaves	2 tblsp
Salt	to taste
Oil+Ghee	2 tblsp

Cooking Steps

• Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker,add bay leaves,cinnamon stick,cardamom pods,cloves,grated ginger,crushed garlic,green chilli,sliced onion and fry till onion becomes translucent.

  
• Now add tomato,turmeric powder,chilli powder and saute for a while.Add all the chopped vegetables,greens and salt.
   
  
  
• Now add yogurt and mix well.Then add a cup of water and bring it to a boil.Add soaked rice along with 3/4 cup of water.Check salt and cover with lid.Put on the wait and simmer for 6-8 min.
    
• Open the lid after pressure is released, add saffron in  milk fluff with a fork gently and serve with raita or any desired side dish.
    

Little words

• The choice of vegetables can be varied as per individual needs.
• You can add beetroot and it gives a pink colour.
• Coconut milk can be added if desired.
• You can even garnish with cashews fried in ghee.,

Egg Fried Rice

 

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmati rice	1/2 cup(cooked)
Carrot,Beans,Peas	1/2 cup
Egg	2
Pepper Powder	1/2 tsp
Salt	to taste
Oil	2 tsp

Cooking Steps

• Heat oil in a pan,add all the veggies,sprinkle salt and pepper and saute well for a few minutes.
  

           

• Now add cooked rice and give it a nice stir.

  

              
  
• Now break in the eggs and once the white settles down,mix it well till the eggs are done.Season with salt and pepper if needed.
           
                              
  
  

Little words

• Spring onions can be added for that extra punch.
• An easy way of including all veggies for kids.

Spinach Pulao

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Spinach	1 bunch
Basmati rice	1 cup
Butter	1 tsp
Clove	2
Cardamom	1
Cinnamon	1"piece
Ginger	1"piece
Garlic	4 cloves
Cumin seeds	1 tsp
Aniseed	1/2 tsp
Green Chilli	4
Salt	to taste
Onion	1

Cooking Steps

• Cook spinach along with ginger,garlic,green chilli,cumin seeds for three minutes and blend them. Meanwhile wash and soak rice.
  

               

• Melt ghee in a pressure cooker,add aniseed,clove,cardamom,cinnamon and onion and saute for few minutes.
  

                

  
  
• Now add rice,salt and spinach puree.Add 1 1/2 cups of water and cover with lid.Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
           
  
  
                           

Little words

• A quick pulao rich in iron.
• Ideal for lunch.Tastes good with roast potatoes.