2 Cup Basmati Rice
1 Cup Mix Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds – crushed
1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
2 Inch Cinnamon Stick
2-4 Bay Leaves
4-6 Cloves
4-6 Black Pepper Corns
2-4 Star Anis
Salt to taste
2-3 tablespoon Oil
2-3 tablespoon Salted Butter
Water
METHOD
1.Soak the rice for at least 1 hour in water
2.Add minimum 2 litres of water to a big pan and next add oil and all the dry spices
3.Bring to boil and add the rice
4.After 5minutes add all the vegetables to the pan
5.Once rice is ¾ cooked, drain in a colander
6.Place pan back on fire
7.Add half the butter and straight away put half the rice in
8.Next break the remainder butter into small pieces and palace on top of the rice and then add the next layer
9.Close lid and lower the heat to minimum
10.Steam for 10-15minutes
11.Remove lid and fluff before serving
