This flavorful rice dish is a complete meal in itself. It’s packed with vegetables and can be customized to your liking. This flavorful rice dish with vegetables is a great way to introduce new tastes and textures.

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 clove
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (peas, carrots, cauliflower, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Pinch of turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste (optional, for mom only)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions:

• 1. Rinse the rice and soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee or oil in a pot.
  3. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, clove. and cook until fragrant.
  4. Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped vegetables, bay leaf (optional) and saute for a couple of minutes.
  5. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot along with turmeric, and salt to taste (optional).
  6. Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is cooked and fluffy.
  7. Serve warm.