Bengali Ghee Bhat

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 15-20 cashewnuts
• A handful raisins
• 3 bay leaf
• 2 cinnamon stick
• 3-4 green cardamom
• 2 black cardamom
• 4-6 cloves
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrot, beans
• 4 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a saucepan. Briefly fry the cashewnuts. Plump up the raisins. Drain and reserve.
2. Into the same ghee, add the whole spices and sizzle. Add the frozen vegetables and saute for a minute.
3. Add the drained rice and fry for 5-6 minutes. Add the water and salt. Keep the flame on high and allow it to come to a boil.
4. Keep the flame on minimum and cook till done. Give a stir once in between.
5. Serve hot with side of choice.