Preparation-Wash and soak rice for at least 15 minutes
Drain off the water and set aside
Chop all the veggies and slice onions
Chop mint and slit green chilies
making veg pulao-Saute dry spices in hot oil until they sizzle
Saute onions until golden
Fry ginger garlic paste until the raw smell goes off
Add all the veggies and mint, saute for 2 to 3 minutes
Add water and salt
Bring the water to a rolling boil
Add drained rice and stir
At this stage there are 2 ways to cook further
First method is to cover the cooker with the lid after adding rice and cook on a medium flame for 1 whistle
Second method is to cook on a medium flame until the water evaporates
When the rice is still soggy, cover with a lid or pressure cooker lid and lower the flame
Cook on a low flame for 4 to 5 minutes
Switch off the stove
3When the pressure goes down, remove the lid and fluff up the rice
Serve hot
