Kashmiri Pulao

Ingredients:

1. Basmati rice - 2 cups
2. Chopped fruits - 1 cup (Apple, Pineapple)
3. Ghee - 4 tsp
4. Onion paste - 1/2 cup
5. Vegetables (Chopped) - 1 cup (Beans,Carrot,peas)
6. Coriander leaves - to garnish

Masala Paste - 1

1. Coconut - 1/4 cup
2. Green chillies - 4
3. Ginger and garlic - small peice
4. Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
5. Mint leaves - 4 nos

Masala Paste - 2

1. Coconut - 1/4 cup
2. Red chillies - 4
3. Cashews - 1/4 cup

Method:

1. Soak basmati rice for 1/2 hr
2. In pressure cooker add ghee, onion paste, fry for few seconds then add masala paste 1 and vegetables
3. Drain out soaked rice and add to above masala, fry for 2 mins
4. Add 3 cups of water, salt and pressure cook the rice
5. Take frying pan, add little ghee then add masala paste 2 and fry for 2 mins
6. Now add cooked rice to the pan, mix well
7. Switch off stove, add chopped coriander, fruits
8. Serve with raita

Servings - 3