BROWN RICE VEGETABLE PULAV

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE PULAV


Ingredients

Brown rice 1½ cups
Green peas, shelled ½ cup
Carrots, small dices 2 medium
French beans, chopped 10-12
Cauliflower, florets ¼ medium
Fresh button mushrooms, halved 6-7 medium
Bay leaf 1
Cloves 2-3
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon 1-inch stick
Salt to taste
Green chillies, slit 2
Tofu, cubed 100 grams


METHOD


1. Soak brown rice in four to four cups of water for one hour. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat a deep pan, add bay leaf, cloves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. Add drained rice and salt and sauté for one to two minutes. Add three and three quarter cups of water. Bring to a boil.
3. Add green peas, carrots, French beans, cauliflower, mushrooms, green chillies and tofu. Stir and mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook till done.
4. Serve hot.