Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:

1 c Rice
1 1/2 c Water
1 c Vegetables
1/2" Cinnamon stick
2 Cloves
2 Cardamom
1 1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Dhania powder
2 Chilies or 1/4 tsp 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


Method:

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.