Tehri: One Pot Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 to 1½ cups rice, washed and soaked 
• 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped large
• 1 onion, cut into big chunks
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 black cardamoms
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 2 to 3 cloves
• 4 to 5 peppercorns
• 2 green chillies, whole with a slit
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon ghee 

METHOD

• In a pressure cooker, add the oil and let it heat up. Add the cumin seeds and all the whole spices. 
• When they are aromatic, add the onion, followed by the ginger-garlic paste and the green chillies. 
• When the onion is golden, add all the vegetables and mix well. 
• Then add all the powdered spices. 
• Add the rice and salt and give it a quick stir. 
• Now add water. Pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles. 
• To serve, garnish with chopped coriander, add some ghee and serve hot.