Halal Indian Style Vegetable Pulao (Easy Weeknight)

• 1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 potato, 1 carrot, ½ cup peas, 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 4–5 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil, salt, fresh mint and cilantro

1. 1Heat ghee, sauté onion until golden. Add whole spices and vegetables; stir 3–4 min.
2. 2Add rice and sauté 2 min. Pour in 3 cups water and salt.
3. 3Bring to boil, then cover and cook on low 15–18 min until rice is fluffy.
4. 4Fluff with fork and garnish with herbs. Serve with raita.

Nutrition values are estimates.