ALOO GOBHI PULAO

Ingredients

                    For 3-4 persons

• Basmati Rice 1 cup
• Potatoes 1-2
• Cauliflower 1/2 small
• Onion 1 sliced
• Tomato 1 chopped
• Ginger 1" chopped
• Green chilli 1-2 chopped
• Tamarind pulp
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Cinnamon 1 stick
• Black pepper 8-10
• Black cardamom 1-2
• Cloves 4-5
• Bay leaves 1-2
• Dry red chilli 1-2
• Kasoori methi 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder 1 tsp
• Garam masala 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 2 tsp
• Cumin powder 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Water 2 cup or twice as rice
• Oil as required

Method

• Cut Cauliflower florets, slice onions and cut potatoes in small pieces.
• Take 1 cup basmati rice. Wash and soak the rice for 15-20 minutes.
• Heat oil in large vessel and add whole spices Saute for till fragrant.
• Add sliced onion. Saute till soft.
• Add ginger and saute for few seconds 
• Add chopped tomatoes and green chilli.
• Add tamarind pulp and kasoori methi.
• Add powdered spices and salt.
• Cook till tomatoes are pulpy and oil separates.
• Add Cauliflower and potatoes.
• Add 2 cups water
• Let vegetables get cooked for 5-6 minutes.
• Add soaked rice. When water begins to boil, cover and cook on low heat till water dries up.
• When rice and vegetables are completely cooked,
• Aloo Gobhi Pulao is ready.
• Serve hot with raita of your choice.