Perfect For: Aromatic and festive meals
Ideal Rice: Patran 1121 Sella Basmati​ 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Patran 1121 Sella Basmati Rice (soaked for 30 minutes)

• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

• 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom pods

• 1 sliced onion

• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 chopped tomato

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas)

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon biryani masala

• Salt to taste

• 2 cups water

• Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish​

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan; add whole spices and sauté until aromatic.

2. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste; cook for a minute.

4. Add chopped tomatoes; cook until soft.

5. Mix in vegetables, turmeric, biryani masala, and salt; cook for 5 minutes.

6. Add soaked rice and water; bring to a boil.

7. Cover and simmer on low heat until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

8. Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves before serving.​