Vegetable Pullav (2)

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 cup Rice
• 1 1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup Vegetables
• 1/2" Cinnamon stick
• 2 Cloves
• 2 Cardamom
• 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Dhania powder
• 2 Chilies or 1/4 teaspoon powder
• 1/2 can or 1 lb. (16 oz) Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Coconut
• 1 bunch Coriander leaves
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2" piece ginger (made into a paste)
• 2 tblsp Butter
• 1 Onion cut lengthwise

Directions:

Wash the rice and drain the water. Extract one cup of water from tomatoes. Pour the butter into a vessel and heat. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Add onions and chilies and fry until onions turn golden brown. Add ginger + garlic paste and turmeric powder paste and fry until you get a nice smell. Now pour in the tomato water + 1 cup water. Add coconut, coriander powder (Dhania powder), salt and let boil Add rice + coriander leaves + vegetables. Reduce to low heat and let the rice cook.