Measurements

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1/2 cup Carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup Green Peas
• 1/2 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup Potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup Green Beans, chopped
• 1/2 cup Onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Garlic
• 2 Green Chilies
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
• 2 tbsp Mint Leaves
• 2 tbsp Cashews
• 2 tbsp Raisins
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 3 Cardamom pods
• 4 Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp Oil
• A pinch of Saffron
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Preparation Method

• Rinse and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
• Add cashews and raisins, sauté until golden.
• Add onions, sauté until translucent.
• Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies, sauté for a minute.
• Add tomatoes, cook until soft.
• Add carrots, peas, cauliflower, potatoes, and green beans.
• Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Drain rice and add to the pan, mix well.
• Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
• Soak saffron in 1 tbsp warm water, add to the rice.
• Add lemon juice, coriander, and mint leaves.
• Gently fluff the rice, serve hot.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.