Andhra Navratn pulao

Andhra Pradesh is very famous for its various kinds of rice! Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg Rice • 50 gm Peas • 60 gm Carrots (chopped) • 25 gm Cashew nuts (chopped) • 50 gm Paneer(cut into cubes) • 20 gm Raisins • 150 gm Curd • 10 gm Garam Masala • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder • 75g Ghee or butter • 1 Lemon • 1 Small bunch mint leaves • 15 gm Green chilies (chopped) • 75 gm Onions (sliced) • 1 tsp Chili powder • A few Coriander Leaves • 25g Ginger-garlic paste • Salt to taste • Water to coo

How to make Navratan Pulao:

• Wash and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. • Meanwhile heat oil in a pan and add the paneer pieces and carrots. • Fry the mixture for a few minutes. • Take another pan with ghee and fry onions till they become golden brown. • Now mix vegetables, green chilies, mint leaves, ginger-garlic paste, paneer and dry fruits. • Fry it for 5 to 6 minutes. • Add chili powder, curd, garam masala, turmeric and salt. Again fry it and then remove from the flame and leave aside. • Take boiling water in a separate vessel and add washed rice to it. • Cook until the rice gets half cooked. • Now mix the prepared curry to the half cooked rice and mix well. Cook the mixture on steam until the rice is well done. • Squeeze the lemon juice on dish. • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.