Low fat cooking-Vegetable Pulao , Microwave mode

1.Basmati rice-1 cup(200gm)

Water-2 1/4 cup

Cardomom-1 pod

Black cardamom-1 pod

Cloves-6

Cinnamon-1 inch stick

Wash rice and soak it in water along with spices for 1 hour.

2. Ridge gourd/French beans-(75gm)

Tomato-I medium (75gm)

Carrot-2medium (100gm)

Cauliflower florets-3/4 cup100gm

Green peas-1/2 cup (75gm)

Salt-1/2 tsp

Pepper powder-1/2 tsp

All vegetables should be cut in to small pieces.

3. Ginger-1 inch piece (20gm)

Garlic-8(20 gm) cut in to small pieces0

Mint leaves-5

Garam Masala (mixed spices powder)-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Dhania (coriander) powder1/2 tsp

Salt-1/2 tsp

Pepper powder1/2 tsp (or according to taste)

4. cashew nuts-20 gm

Raisins-20 gm

Ghee-1 tsp

Method:

In a broad microwave safe bowl, put ghee. Add cashew nuts and raisins, microwave in 100% for 1 minute. Transfer the fried cashew nuts and raisins in to serving bowl.

In the same bowl microwave all the cut vegetables.( ingredients2)uncovered for 3 minutes.

Add soaked rice and spices (1) Add ginger and garlic. Mix well. Microwave covered for 10 minutes.

Add Masala powders, mint leaves and salt (3) microwave covered for 4 minutes.

Give standing time of five minutes. Add fried cashews and raisins. Fluff with a fork. Serve hot along with papad,salad and achar(pickle)