Masala Pulao

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked basmati rice
• 1 small Onion (finely sliced)
• 1 tsp Ginger and garlic (minced)
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Meat masala (refer notes)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 cup Cooked vegetables (I used carrot and beans)
• 1 tbsp Coriander and mint leaves (each, chopped)
• Salt
• Ghee / oil (I used sunflower oil)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat ghee/oil in a deep bottom pan. Add finely sliced onions. When it turns golden brown, add minced ginger and garlic. Cook for a few mins. Add the masala powders and cook till the oil appears. Add lemon juice and salt and mix it. Add cooked veggies and mix. Add cooked rice and combine gently. Garnish with the chopped coriander and mint leaves.

2. 2

   You can also garnish with fried onions and cashews. Serve with raita, pickle and pappad.